FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Meyers’ market: The Patriots are entering the red zone when it comes to answering one of the most pressing questions of their offseason: How far will they extend to retain free agent receiver Jakobi Meyers?
The fifth-year pro from NC State is on the cusp of a life-altering payday when free agency begins March 15, which will test the team’s preferred philosophy of drafting/signing rookies, developing them, and then re-signing them to second contracts in their prime years.