--Brady then completed a pass down the hashes to Edelman on a flea flicker, though Van Noy was right there in coverage. The linebacker has been pretty impressive in his coverage early in camp, showing his versatility and athleticism.

--Garoppolo had a throw early in the team action that fell to the grass in ugly fashion. Tough to tell who the bad ball was actually intended for.

--Garoppolo did hit a deep ball score to Cooks. The ball was a bit underthrown but not enough to allow Ebner or Harmon to make the play.

--Garoppolo hit Rob Gronkowski crossing despite decent coverage from Richards. The All-Pro then turned up field and sprinted toward the end zone. Linebacker Elandon Roberts chased the whole way and tried to punch the ball out. The second-year thumper certainly puts his all into every play and goes down fighting feistily.

--The first offensive line to take reps in the team action included LT Solder, LG Thuney, C Andrews, RG Shaq Mason and RT Marcus Cannon.

--On one team rep on the goal line Solder worked as a blocking tight end on the right side, announced as eligible to the defense by Belichick, with Cameron Fleming actually lining up at left tackle.

--Harmon went down awkwardly defending a pass in the end zone. Immediately trainers and medical staff came on to check the safety's right knee. He limped off under his own power and watched the rest of the day's action. But he didn't appear to be limping too badly after practice and stayed on the field for an extended time talking to family and friends, likely a good sign.

--Brady never lacks for fire, shown again when he turned and screamed toward the defensive sideline after Gillislee punched in his first goal line touchdown.

--Brady locked onto Gronkowski in the low red zone and threw to the big tight end with Richards draped all over him. Gronk got his hands on the ball but the third-year safety made a nice play to knock it away as they fell to the turf.

--Richards has looked solid in the start to his third camp. The safety has really not been able to find playing time on defense over his first two seasons. Of course that will remain difficult for the former second-round pick with McCourty, Chung and Harmon still on the depth chart.

--The second group of linemen for the goal line work included LT Fleming, LG Croston, C Karras, RG Douglas and RT Waddle.