Lots to talk about, including:

-Thoughts on the return of Bill O'Brien. Will things change dramatically on offense with his arrival? If so, how?

-What was it like to be a teammate of Jerod Mayo? Was there a moment where LG knew Mayo was going to be a coach?

-The decision to actively work to keep Mayo in the fold feels like the first step in him potentially ascending — if everything goes according to plan — to the role of head coach.

-Mayo is one of only a few guys Bill has had on his staff the last few years who have played at the NFL level. Troy Brown is another. If they add Adrian Klemm, that would be another ex-player who joins the coaching staff. Obviously, it varies from situation to situation, but does that matter to a player, whether or not the coach has played at the professional level?

-Is Tom Brady playing next year? If so, where?

-What's it like playing at the Linc? How tough can it be for opponents?