FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Joe Thuney a 5-position offensive lineman: A run of injuries and retirements on the offensive line has created roster-related stress for the Patriots -- starting in spring practices, extending through training camp, and now into Week 2 of the season. Thankfully for them, they have Thuney, who is one of the few linemen in the NFL who can play all five positions at a high level.
Thuney has started every game at left guard since the Patriots selected him in the third round out of NC State in 2016, with a pick that was acquired as part of the team trading defensive end Chandler Jones to the Arizona Cardinals.