TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart reports Bill Belichick has 14 rookies on his roster, twice the average he's carried over the last decade in New England.
- Andy Hart tells us what happened Monday at Gillette, and notes the Patriots have turned their attention to Buffalo.
- Andy Hart shares his Monday morning practice notes: Rob Gronkowski was back on the field; Will Svitek was missing.
- Patriots Roster Tracker 2013.
- Patriots sign WR Quentin Sims to the practice squad.
- Patriots re-sign CB Marquice Cole; release rookie OL Josh Kline.
- Monday Press Conference: Bill Belichick: "We’re full speed ahead on Buffalo."
- Patriots Today - Blount's ready for whatever. (2.31 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Ready for regular season. (3.34 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe thinks the Patriots have the starting talent, enough complementary pieces and the determination to make it all work once again.
- Field Yates points out the defense is poised for improvement as they return their statistical leader in nearly every major defensive category.
- Mike Reiss recaps the happenings at Gillette on Monday and offers his thoughts on the moves.
- Field Yates talks about Monday's walkthrough practice, as the Pats prep for Sunday's season opener.
- Jerry Spar highlights Tom Brady's call-in to WEEI this morning.
- Anthony Gulizia reports the Patriots are looking forward to the season opener.
- Mike Petraglia notes Bill Belichick says he has no 'crystal ball' on Rob Gronkowski.
- Adam Kurkjian reports rookie safety Duron Harmon studies so hard he won't be nervous entering his first NFL game.
- Ben Volin reports the Patriots are expecting new challenges from the Bills, who host a new coaching staff.
- Field Yates helps us get to know the 2013 Buffalo Bills, with the season opener just days away.
- Christopher Price tracks who was targeted the most in the preseason passing game.
- Christopher Price tells us which Pats defender did the best job of getting to the QB in the preseason.
- Field Yates details Michael Hoomanawanui's contract restructure.
- Jeff Howe notes Bills WR Stevie Johnson says no one on the Patriots can stop him, including Patrick Chung.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: LeGarrette Blount and Josh Boyce may return kickoffs this year; Marquice Cole had said he had spoken to Belichick about returning once the roster was sorted out; Rob Gronkowski took part in an early 11-on-11 drill, moving him closer to being deemed "football-ready" by the coaches.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Knee-jerk Monday: Rob Gronkowski back at practice.
- Herm Edwards (ESPN) Gronkowski's impact on Patriots. (1 min. clip)
- Staff Report (Yahoo! Sports) Source: Patriots working out LB Taylor Reed today.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Mandatory Monday: Bold predictions.
- Michael Silver (NFL.com) 32 questions. Does Bill Belichick's decision to claim ex-Giants Jake Ballard off waivers look a tad less genius?
- Sal Maiorana (Democrat and Chronicle) QB EJ Manuel making progress.
- Staff Report (The Sports Xchange) Bills QBs Manuel, Tuel split reps. Decision will be made Wednesday on who will start.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Stevie Johnson's Pats smack includes a guy who no longer plays for them.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) The NFL's Cellar Dwellers: It's time to kick off our team-by-team preview.
- Ryan Van Bibber (SB Nation) NFL power rankings 2013. Patriots ranked 5th.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 1 picks. Pats 31-17 over Bills.
- ScottSalmon48 (Gang Green Nation) AFC East First Round Draft History.