Patriots adjust to life without Gronk

New England Patriots football running back James White speaks to the media, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in advance of Thursday's opening of the Patriots NFL training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots football head coach Bill Belichick adjusts the microphones before speaking to the media, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in advance of Thursday's opening of the Patriots NFL training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots football head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in advance of Thursday's opening of the Patriots NFL training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots football special teamer Matthew Slater speaks to the media, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in advance of Thursday's opening of the Patriots NFL training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots football running back James White speaks to the media, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in advance of Thursday's opening of the Patriots NFL training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots football free safety Devin McCourty listens to a question during a news conference, Wednesday, July 24, 2019, in advance of Thursday's opening of the Patriots NFL training camp. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)