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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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As the Patriots stretch at Friday’s practice, RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is not among the group. He is instead off to the side, and thus unlikely to play Sunday. WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and LB Christian Elliss (hip) are also not spotted.

As the Patriots stretch at Friday’s practice, RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is not among the group. He is instead off to the side, and thus unlikely to play Sunday. WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and LB Christian Elliss (hip) are also not spotted.

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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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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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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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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 to Ja’Lynn Polk … right into your living room. Shon Stephens in coverage.

Drake Maye to Ja’Lynn Polk … right into your living room. Shon Stephens in coverage.

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From the lighter side: It is Friday … which usually means the song “Friday” by Sir Charles Jones plays … but since this is more like a Thursday practice, players tell director of player engagement Richie Armand on the aux to go to the next song. Staying in routine.

From the lighter side: It is Friday … which usually means the song “Friday” by Sir Charles Jones plays … but since this is more like a Thursday practice, players tell director of player engagement Richie Armand on the aux to go to the next song. Staying in routine.

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RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) tests things on the side field at practice while the majority of players go through stretching on the other field.

RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) tests things on the side field at practice while the majority of players go through stretching on the other field.

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