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Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

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Mike Vrabel leads the Patriots off the bus and into Lumen Field.

Mike Vrabel leads the Patriots off the bus and into Lumen Field.

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First play of 1-on-1s: Drake Maye tries a deep ball to A.J. Brown .. incomplete. Quinyon Mitchell in coverage. Can feel the energy here.

First play of 1-on-1s: Drake Maye tries a deep ball to A.J. Brown .. incomplete. Quinyon Mitchell in coverage. Can feel the energy here.

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From the media tent: CB Christian Gonzalez seems tired of answering questions about his contract status … and shares some frustration on the overall situation while highlighting the theme of focusing on Week 1. Parts of the Q&A: Question: How frustrating is it on your part that no contract extension has been reached? Christian Gonzalez: “It’s frustrating, but I’m focused on the season. I’m focused on here now.” Question: Are you still optimistic things could get done? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on Week 1 at this point. I mean, it’s been all offseason …” Question: Are you prepared to play Week 1 if a deal isn’t reached? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on today, this practice, and we’ll see where we go.”

From the media tent: CB Christian Gonzalez seems tired of answering questions about his contract status … and shares some frustration on the overall situation while highlighting the theme of focusing on Week 1. Parts of the Q&A: Question: How frustrating is it on your part that no contract extension has been reached? Christian Gonzalez: “It’s frustrating, but I’m focused on the season. I’m focused on here now.” Question: Are you still optimistic things could get done? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on Week 1 at this point. I mean, it’s been all offseason …” Question: Are you prepared to play Week 1 if a deal isn’t reached? Gonzalez: “I’m focused on today, this practice, and we’ll see where we go.”

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Scene setter: WR Mack Hollins pulls a fan out of the crowd and races him about an hour after practice ended.

Scene setter: WR Mack Hollins pulls a fan out of the crowd and races him about an hour after practice ended.

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Drake Maye, you are a good man. The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.

Drake Maye, you are a good man. The Patriots and Revolution are hosting a Halloween party at Gillette Stadium for pediatric cancer patients … and the MVP candidate came dressed in costume.

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On the scene: WR A.J. Brown (1) works at Tuesday’s rainy practice, followed by starting safety Craig Woodson (4), who returned to on-field work for the first time in a couple weeks.

On the scene: WR A.J. Brown (1) works at Tuesday’s rainy practice, followed by starting safety Craig Woodson (4), who returned to on-field work for the first time in a couple weeks.

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Snapshot of something Mike Vrabel expressed frustration with this morning: He sees Hunter Henry (bottom of screen) trying to communicate with the official 15 yards away/do the right thing alignment-wise … and still get penalized. “I’ll have to try to get some clarification on that — how we are going to do this going forward,” Vrabel says. Earlier today, in his radio interview, Vrabel shared that he was irked with over-officiating at the line of scrimmage. “If our guys are going to look over; I get that we have to be legal. But for as long as I can remember in this league, the refs are going to try to officiate proactively and work with the players. “If it’s a hold, call a hold. If it’s defensive pass interference, call defensive pass interference. But at the line of scrimmage, if players are going to try to get the formation correct … we’re not going to tell them that they are either on the line of scrimmage or they have them off? They’re just going to sit there and tap their knee? “I don’t know what that is. That’s frustrating that we are that literal as an officiating department — if that is indeed what they are telling them. … “I didn’t know when we were going to start officiating the line of scrimmage and not communicate with our players. Because in the end, the relationship the players have with officials, I think can be really positive and they can explain the mechanics they’re looking for.”

Snapshot of something Mike Vrabel expressed frustration with this morning: He sees Hunter Henry (bottom of screen) trying to communicate with the official 15 yards away/do the right thing alignment-wise … and still get penalized. “I’ll have to try to get some clarification on that — how we are going to do this going forward,” Vrabel says. Earlier today, in his radio interview, Vrabel shared that he was irked with over-officiating at the line of scrimmage. “If our guys are going to look over; I get that we have to be legal. But for as long as I can remember in this league, the refs are going to try to officiate proactively and work with the players. “If it’s a hold, call a hold. If it’s defensive pass interference, call defensive pass interference. But at the line of scrimmage, if players are going to try to get the formation correct … we’re not going to tell them that they are either on the line of scrimmage or they have them off? They’re just going to sit there and tap their knee? “I don’t know what that is. That’s frustrating that we are that literal as an officiating department — if that is indeed what they are telling them. … “I didn’t know when we were going to start officiating the line of scrimmage and not communicate with our players. Because in the end, the relationship the players have with officials, I think can be really positive and they can explain the mechanics they’re looking for.”

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From the practice field: Drake Maye and his top 2 TEs, Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon.

From the practice field: Drake Maye and his top 2 TEs, Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon.

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One key storyline staying locked on: Injury status of starting LB/signal-caller Robert Spillane (ankle). Here he is upon arrival (white hat) in the Bay Area. Team will move around a bit today on the field. (P.S. — Good teammate making sure Harold Landry III received his hat.)

One key storyline staying locked on: Injury status of starting LB/signal-caller Robert Spillane (ankle). Here he is upon arrival (white hat) in the Bay Area. Team will move around a bit today on the field. (P.S. — Good teammate making sure Harold Landry III received his hat.)

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Scene setter: Robert Spillane and Will Campbell arrive to deliver adopted dogs to their new families as part of the “Pawtriots” event on the first day of training camp.

Scene setter: Robert Spillane and Will Campbell arrive to deliver adopted dogs to their new families as part of the “Pawtriots” event on the first day of training camp.

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Robert Kraft: 32 years of ownership, 15 AFC Championship Game appearances.

Robert Kraft: 32 years of ownership, 15 AFC Championship Game appearances.

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Stefon Diggs is the last player off the field and Mike Vrabel is there to greet him.

Stefon Diggs is the last player off the field and Mike Vrabel is there to greet him.

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Rob Gronkowski arrives, says hello to David Andrews, head athletic trainer Jim Whalen, director of scouting administration Nancy Meier as he is set to sign a ceremonial one-day contract. Rob Ninkovich and Brian Hoyer are among the former teammates here.

Rob Gronkowski arrives, says hello to David Andrews, head athletic trainer Jim Whalen, director of scouting administration Nancy Meier as he is set to sign a ceremonial one-day contract. Rob Ninkovich and Brian Hoyer are among the former teammates here.

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Scene setter: Drake Maye’s arrival and a feel for the packed crowd on the first day of Patriots practice. Beautiful morning in New England.

Scene setter: Drake Maye’s arrival and a feel for the packed crowd on the first day of Patriots practice. Beautiful morning in New England.

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Gillette Stadium is electric tonight. Here is a feel for the atmosphere as Drake Maye arrives for warmups.

Gillette Stadium is electric tonight. Here is a feel for the atmosphere as Drake Maye arrives for warmups.

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Video: How to make an impression as a tryout player at Patriots rookie minicamp (No. 1, Hawaii safety Peter Manuma) — take instruction from Mike Vrabel, execute fundamental tackling drill, earn praise from safeties coach Scott Booker, then a roster spot. (Video via Zac Ventola)

Video: How to make an impression as a tryout player at Patriots rookie minicamp (No. 1, Hawaii safety Peter Manuma) — take instruction from Mike Vrabel, execute fundamental tackling drill, earn praise from safeties coach Scott Booker, then a roster spot. (Video via Zac Ventola)

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A.J. Brown: Coming toward the lens.

A.J. Brown: Coming toward the lens.

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A.J. Brown arrives at practice.

A.J. Brown arrives at practice.

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Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

Drake Maye arrives for his post-game press conference, and said a loss of patience led the game to slip away. He used the word “unacceptable” when speaking of his performance.

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Video: Patriots RBs coach Tony Dews on Lan Larison, who is a leading candidate to be elevated from the practice squad Wednesday as he has been a “security blanket” since coming back from a foot injury in August/2025.

Video: Patriots RBs coach Tony Dews on Lan Larison, who is a leading candidate to be elevated from the practice squad Wednesday as he has been a “security blanket” since coming back from a foot injury in August/2025.

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Mike Vrabel arrives … 🐶🏈

Mike Vrabel arrives … 🐶🏈

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Mike Vrabel arrives and delivers an opening statement: My actions didn’t meet my standard … my family needs me this weekend.

Mike Vrabel arrives and delivers an opening statement: My actions didn’t meet my standard … my family needs me this weekend.

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Robert Kraft on Christian Gonzalez: Patriots love him, made him offer as highest-paid CB, richest contract in franchise history, and hope he is with us for a long time.

Robert Kraft on Christian Gonzalez: Patriots love him, made him offer as highest-paid CB, richest contract in franchise history, and hope he is with us for a long time.

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Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on the possibility he would get involved in a contract negotiation (such as with a player like Christian Gonzalez).

Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on the possibility he would get involved in a contract negotiation (such as with a player like Christian Gonzalez).

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Mike Vrabel fields an opening question from Sophie Weller on the status of RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), and says they will assess more today. Later, on DT Christian Barmore, Vrabel says Barmore will be back at practice today after not practicing Sunday.

Mike Vrabel fields an opening question from Sophie Weller on the status of RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), and says they will assess more today. Later, on DT Christian Barmore, Vrabel says Barmore will be back at practice today after not practicing Sunday.

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With Doug Kyed having daughter Olivia by his side Monday, Olivia gets the first question this morning … and asks Mike Vrabel about Taylor Swift :)

With Doug Kyed having daughter Olivia by his side Monday, Olivia gets the first question this morning … and asks Mike Vrabel about Taylor Swift :)

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Video: OC Josh McDaniels on LT Will Campbell — good spring, good camp, been locked in with mindset.

Video: OC Josh McDaniels on LT Will Campbell — good spring, good camp, been locked in with mindset.

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Scene setter: On the day media members were invited to bring family to practice, Mike Vrabel arrives and gives the first question to Riley, daughter of Chad Graff.

Scene setter: On the day media members were invited to bring family to practice, Mike Vrabel arrives and gives the first question to Riley, daughter of Chad Graff.

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On the scene: The huddle breaks at practice and “Hold the Line” by Toto plays. (Related note: If the Patriots can’t hold up at the line of scrimmage against the Seahawks, it will likely be similar to Super Bowl LX.)

On the scene: The huddle breaks at practice and “Hold the Line” by Toto plays. (Related note: If the Patriots can’t hold up at the line of scrimmage against the Seahawks, it will likely be similar to Super Bowl LX.)

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CB Christian Gonzalez turns the corner and talks about his 1-on-1 matchup with WR A.J. Brown, which escalated Thursday as the two almost needed to be separated at one point.

CB Christian Gonzalez turns the corner and talks about his 1-on-1 matchup with WR A.J. Brown, which escalated Thursday as the two almost needed to be separated at one point.

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On the scene: Patriots huddle at Tuesday’s rainy practice, when Mike Vrabel said he would tell players who was voted captains, before breaking into drills.

On the scene: Patriots huddle at Tuesday’s rainy practice, when Mike Vrabel said he would tell players who was voted captains, before breaking into drills.

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Mike Vrabel arrives, and with Karen Guregian running behind, he turns to Sophie Weller for the first question — does Devon Witherspoon’s contract affect negotiations with Christian Gonzalez?

Mike Vrabel arrives, and with Karen Guregian running behind, he turns to Sophie Weller for the first question — does Devon Witherspoon’s contract affect negotiations with Christian Gonzalez?

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Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on facing the Seahawks in the regular-season opener … and if it helps that it is a Super Bowl rematch.

Mike Vrabel arrives and fields an opening question from Karen Guregian on facing the Seahawks in the regular-season opener … and if it helps that it is a Super Bowl rematch.

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Tom Brady … lighthouse … back at Gillette Stadium.

Tom Brady … lighthouse … back at Gillette Stadium.

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Video: in his opening remarks, Mike Vrabel shares that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Video: in his opening remarks, Mike Vrabel shares that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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Mike Vrabel arrives … asks if Karen Guregian is stuck due to the snow (yes) … then: 🏈 Thanks Kraft family 🏈 Thanks Foxboro Fire Department for a warm welcome home at Gillette 🏈 Thanks parking attendants at facility (He later discusses the plan for players this week.)

Mike Vrabel arrives … asks if Karen Guregian is stuck due to the snow (yes) … then: 🏈 Thanks Kraft family 🏈 Thanks Foxboro Fire Department for a warm welcome home at Gillette 🏈 Thanks parking attendants at facility (He later discusses the plan for players this week.)

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Jerod Mayo: “We’re a soft football team.”

Jerod Mayo: “We’re a soft football team.”

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Mike Vrabel arrives and opens by mentioning Patriots Hall of Famer Kevin Faulk and his wife Latisha, extending the organization’s deepest sympathy to them.

Mike Vrabel arrives and opens by mentioning Patriots Hall of Famer Kevin Faulk and his wife Latisha, extending the organization’s deepest sympathy to them.

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