Former Patriots defensive lineman Anthony Pleasant was in attendance, and while he isn’t listed on the franchise masthead in any official capacity, it still wasn’t a surprise to see him on the field in a hands-on capacity. (It was particularly illuminating to see him speaking with rookie defensive end/outside linebacker Michael Buchanan coming off the field at the end of practice. Buchanan had the good sense to be listening to Pleasant — for the duration of their walk, Buchanan’s eyes and ears were open and mouth was closed.)