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Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: What Patriots like about rookie safety Craig Woodson; Woodson’s nickname is “The Eraser”; Rookie contracts: Will Campbell has yet to sign; Stefon Diggs’ deal; D-line tees off; Eyes on left guard; More.

Steve Balestrieri ’s Sunday Patriots News: The McDaniels connection may pay off nicely; The main thing to look for at OTAs is gradual improvement every day at practice as the players become more comfortable with the playbook and each other; More.

Bernd Buchmasser ’s Sunday Patriots Notes: ‘Passionate’ Jabrill Peppers is back in his element; Patriots need bang for their buck along D-line; More.

Mark Morse shares some leftover thoughts on OTA Week 2 practice open to the media. /Good notes here .

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