FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Generational impact: Former Patriots defensive lineman Brent Williams saw a picture from South Dakota State’s recent pro day, and everything about it looked familiar to him.
Sitting on the bottom level of the metal bleachers is his son, Camren, wearing a blue sweatshirt with "Pat Patriot" on it, the same logo Williams had on his helmet during his playing days from 1986 to 1992. Camren’s arms are folded, his head is tilted forward, and with a clenched mouth he is intensely watching University of Sioux Falls running back Thuro Reisdorfer in a drill.