TEAM TALK
- NFL Owners Meetings: Roger Goodell Press Conference Transcript.
- Erik Scalavino offers his analysis of Bill Belichick at the AFC coaches' breakfast yesterday morning.
- Paul Perillo tackles the Ask PFW mailbag: Free agent frenzy.
- Patriots Today - News and notes from Arizona. (2.45 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Belichick at breakfast. (2.31 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Gronk talk. (1.35 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Adrian Wilson added to secondary. (3 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Ryan Mallett in focus. (1.30 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Belichick talks tackles. (3.03 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Cornerback chatter. (2.42 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Finding talent up north. (2.27 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Belichick on addition of Amendola. (2.35 min. video)
- PFW In Progress - The PFW crew breaks down the latest free agent news and checks in from the NFL Owner Meetings in Phoenix. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss describes the scene at the AFC coaches breakfast, and highlights Bill Belichick's responses to media questions.
- Karen Guregian details the 50-min. media sitdown with Bill Belichick in Arizona.
- Shalise Manza Young says the head coach served up some pretty standard fare, talking about Welker, Gronkowski, Mallett and Cannon.
- Tom E. Curran serves up some leftover Belichick bites from breakfast.
- Tom E. Curran reports Belichick's 'crystal ball was cloudy' when it came to discussing the Pats' free agency plans.
- Mike Reiss says Belichick hopes having Talib, Arrington and Dennard back will provide continuity and production at corner.
- Jim Donaldson points out Bill Belichick sure has problems picking defensive backs in the draft.
- Christopher Price resets the depth chart in the Patriots backfield.
- Mike Reiss notes Bill Belichick had "nothing to add" on the loss of Wes Welker.
- WEEI reports some agents suggest that collusion among NFL owners may be in play to suppress the salaries of slot receivers.
- Christopher Price examines the relationship between Athletes First and the Patriots, and the deals that have been done recently between them.
- Gerry Callahan writes that losing one of the best NE players ever was not the team's finest hour.
- Shalise Manza Young notes Bill Belichick gives measured answers when asked about Rob Gronkowski.
- Mike Reiss notes Bill Belichick was asked about his unusual signing of the two players from the CFL.
- Field Yates explains how relatively unknown Will Svitek will boost the Pats' depth at tackle.
- Christopher Price explains why the Patriots are interested in Emmanuel Sanders.
- Erik Frenz examines the Patriots biggest remaining needs this offseason.
- Mike Reiss takes a look at Adrian Wilson's three-year, $5 million contract.
- Mike Reiss breaks down the Aqib Talib and Will Svitek deals.
- Karen Guregian describes some of the rules changes proposed at the owners meetings.
- Ron Borges catches up with Miami's Joe Philbin, who sees the turnover ratio as the key difference separating the Dolphins from the Patriots.
- John Beattie posts a group photo of the head coaches at the annual meeting, but take a wild guess who's missing.
- WEEI profiles potential Patriots in this year's draft: DT Johnathan Hankins (Ohio State), DT Sylvester Williams (UNC) and S Kenny Vaccaro (Texas).
NATIONAL NEWS
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Kraft says Belichick is the best coach ever, Brady is the best QB ever.
- Greg Doyel (CBS Sports) Belichick gets credit, but it's Brady who keeps Patriots winning.
- James Walker (ESPN) Rex Ryan jabs Patriots for losing Welker.
- James Walker (ESPN) AFC East offseason stock watch.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL bans low blocks from behind.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Marshall Faulk: If runners can't lower their heads, eliminate helmets.
- Alex Gelhar (NFL.com) Unexpected (and expected) for Free Agency: Attack of the fax!
- Tony Villiotti (Nat'l Football Post) How long does it take to start in the NFL?
- Staff Report (ESPN) NFL pre-draft Power Rankings. Pats 5th.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) NFL Power Rankings. Patriots 3rd.