But looking at how fast this 2009 iteration of the New England Patriots have hit the books, the field (and each other) so far, you'd be forgiven for thinking the season started next week.

The Patriots have had 14 practices in the first seven days and 11 have featured hitting and conditioning with full pads.

Obviously few people get a real look at multiple training camps every year but I can assure you that the ratio is one of the highest in the league.

It sets a tone across the organization, too: get your lunch pail, it's time to do work.

And the Patriots have had a lot to hammer out in just the first week. Coming off a year where the team managed 11 wins without their star quarterback, it'd be easy for s...

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