FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Mayo's big call: When NFL executive vice president of media distribution Hans Schroeder analyzed the league's 2024 schedule in a conference call with reporters last week, he noted the top three picks in the NFL draft being showcased.
"Some of the new faces -- Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye -- you'll see them in the first few weeks of the season as you look at the schedule with appearances for Chicago, Washington and New England all in national windows," Schroeder said.