Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks with reporters following yhe first day of training camp on Thursday at Foxborough, Mass. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty, 32, and cornerback Logan Ryan talk following training camp. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski signs autographs for fans following practice. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots fans cheer and wait for autographs. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski signs autographs for fans. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo steps off the field following practice. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots defensive backs E.J. Biggers, 39. and Darryl Roberts, 27, walk off the field with cornerback Cyrus Jones following practice. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett throws a pass during Thursday's practice as Tom Brady looks on. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady delivers a pass during practice. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots fans display their signs during Thursday's practice. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick practice. Steven Senne/Associated Press
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, left, is sharing reps with Tom Brady, right, on the first team as training camp begins. Garoppolo will get his first regular-season start at Arizona. Steven Senne/Associated Press
They always want to get close to Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and other New England Patriots stars through the years. Now, at least for the start of training camp, fans are clamoring for Jimmy Garoppolo, who will replace the suspended Brady at quarterback for the first four games.
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