FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. OL support for Maye: The Patriots stand out from most other teams in the NFL when it comes to offensive line coaches. They have taken the unconventional approach of having three -- Doug Marrone leading the way, aided by experienced assistants Jason Houghtaling and Robert Kugler.
Most teams have two, with any additional support coming from an entry level quality-control assistant.
Coach Mike Vrabel shared why he's adopted the unconventional approach, which includes the option to break into smaller groups in the spring to aid in player development, and the hope of more efficient time management by dividing responsibilities (e.