FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Patriots’ to-do list: The quiet time of the NFL calendar has arrived -- a break from the end of June's minicamps to the start of training camp in late July -- but that doesn't mean business stops completely. Here are three issues for coach Bill Belichick's Patriots, and where things stand with them.
Mac's contract -- First-round pick Mac Jones has yet to sign his rookie deal, and in fact, defensive tackle Christian Barmore (second round) and defensive end Ronnie Perkins (third round) also remain unsigned.