FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – A few takeaways from Bill Belichick’s morning news conference on the first day of training camp, and a quick practice note:

Impressed with Darrelle Revis. A reporter from the New York Post asked Belichick to share his thoughts on cornerback Darrelle Revis. “He has worked hard. Smart guy. I’ve been impressed with him. Very professional. Has a good understanding of the game. He’s a smart player. He has a real good focus and instinct. He’s a smart player scheme-wise, but he knows how to play. He’s a very instinctive player. … On a personal level, I never really had a personal relationship with him. So I’ve enjoyed that part of it.”

Reflective entering his 15th season. Belichick was reflective in his opening remarks, thinking back to his first year in 2000 when the team trained at Bryant College and played at the old Foxboro Stadium. In doing so, Belichick noted some capital improvements made at Gillette Stadium this offseason to expand the team’s coaching offices, meeting rooms, training facilities and weight room, crediting owner Robert Kraft for his commitment. “Robert has given us a great opportunity to field a competitive team,” he said. “With some of our new facilities in place, it’s kind of the start of a new year here. We’re excited to get going.”

Historical view of training camp and the game. Belichick had detailed remarks on how the game has changed over the years – from X’s and O’s, to the size of rosters and coaching/athletic training staffs. Specialization was also part of the discussion. For the real football junkies, we’ll circle back and link those remarks when they are transcribed.

All players in the house. No surprise, but Belichick confirmed that every player under contract has reported for camp.

Finch on the field. Rookie running back Roy Finch has been removed from the active/non-football injury list, as he was spotted at the start of practice today.