Bill Belichick must’ve loved what he saw on Tuesday. Not the performances (defense dominated the day), but the off-and-on downpours provided the team with the first true test of ball security and overall execution in bad weather. The Pats were in pads for two hours in the rain and the lack of healthy offensive line bodies continues to make things difficult. 11 down, one to go before real football on…

It’s game week. The Pats were on the fields behind Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon for the first of three practices prior to the first preseason game at home against Houston Thursday night. No pads on Sunday, but there was a good amount of stuff to take from the day… -Thought it’d be a bigger crowd for a Sunday, but bleachers were still about 3/4 full. There’s definitely some things…

The Pats were back at it inside Gillette Stadium on Friday night for the annual season ticket holder and Foxborough resident practice. -Corliss Waitman and Chad Ryland were first out at 6 PM, along with Bryce Baringer -Fans began streaming in at 6:04 as kids rushed to the first few rows behind the benches to try and get a great view and maybe some autographs following the two-ish hour session….