When the calendar hits late-June and early-July, no news is good news for NFL coaches and owners. That's the quiet time around the league in between spring camps and when players return for training camp and the preseason.
If the news is limited it usually means no players are getting in trouble away from their facilities and there's little in the way of contract problems on the horizon.
So, just because there hasn't been much happening of note lately doesn't mean Bill Belichick and the Patriots are upset about it. As the players continue to unwind before returning to work, some might have some weighty thoughts on their mind. ESPNBoston.com looks at the veteran roster bubble for all 32 teams.
ESPN.com continues its Q&A around the AFC East. Today they look at the Bills and their playoff chances. Buffalo hasn't reached the postseason since 1999. Speaking of the Bills, no team has felt Tom Brady’s wrath more than Buffalo over the year.
Boston.com has Rob Gronkowski sneaking in and out of a high school for a quick workout.
Martellus Bennett continues to offer comparisons between Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, this time taking a comical look at Brady’s method of calling audibles.
WEEI.com moves to No. 18 on its list of the 20 most important Patriots.