FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. QB stage set: Things couldn't have gone much better for the Patriots this spring when it comes to their quarterbacks, setting the stage for what could be one of the NFL's most compelling training camp storylines. Can Mac Jones make a run at Cam Newton's starting job?
Newton took part in nine of 13 spring practices, saving his best for last, when he was in complete command in Wednesday's final day of mandatory minicamp. "Cam's way ahead of where he was last year at this time," coach Bill Belichick said.