FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Belichick at 71: Bill Belichick is leading his 24th training camp as Patriots head coach, which sparks a question: Why does he keep doing it?
Two players who have been around him the longest – special teams captain Matthew Slater (since 2008) and offensive lineman James Ferentz (since 2017) – shared their perspectives.
“I really marvel at the fact he’s able to maintain a level of competitive stamina the way that he has,” Slater said.