FOXBORO - So far today, we had a Bill Belichick press conference that followed a team walk-through on the Gillette Stadium field.

No news emanated from the press conference.

The team's afternoon practice (open to the public) begins shortly at 2:30.

Meanwhile, here's a few links...

NFL officials will be sporting a new look this fall. Apparently, the refs will also have their position noted on the back of the uniform. Bad deal for the back judge.

Pats safety Tebucky Jones won't be getting "Mom" tattooed on his arm anytime soon ...