TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart reminds us that the top returning corners on the depth chart are Alfonzo Dennard, Kyle Arrington and Logan Ryan.
- Erik Scalavino reports Aaron Dobson's foot surgery could sideline him for a while.
- Paul Perillo notes that after being offered a three-year deal to remain with the Patriots, Julian Edelman will test free agency.
- Erik Scalavino notes Brandon Spikes bids adieu to New England, and Dane Fletcher is seeking other offers.
- Erik Scalavino looks at the free agent market across the league: Defense.
- Paul Perillo tackles the Ask PFW Mailbag: Free agent frenzy.
- Patriots Today - Countdown to the Top 20. (1.53 min. video)
- PFW in Progress (3/11/14) - Free agency rumors and reports. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian sees the Patriots kicking off free agency on a bad note, with Julian Edelman seeking a better deal and Aqib Talib moving to Denver.
- Mike Reiss sums up the biggest takeaways (including Talib) from Day one of free agency.
- Tom E. Curran discusses the run on safeties and the Patriots decision to sit out the early action.
- Obnoxious Boston Fan says the sequel to the Wes Welker saga is playing out with the Patriots and Julian Edelman.
- Mike Reiss finds it hard to blame the Patriots for losing Aqib Talib. This was a case of Denver taking it to the outer-most limits.
- Tom E. Curran calls this a Revis or bust situation.
- Christopher Price explores the possible pursuit of Revis and the Patriots other options at corner.
- Mike Reiss offers a few initial thoughts on the contingency plan to replace Talib: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie seems a more likely outcome than Darrell Revis.
- Erik Frenz warns that with Talib gone, the Patriots are running out of options in their secondary.
- Erik Frenz reports the Patriots are 'in a strong position' to trade for Darrelle Revis, who would 'love' to play in New England.
- Chad Finn believes a Darrelle Revis to the Patriots scenario is merely a daydream.
- Karen Guregian reports Logan Mankins declined the offer to restructure his contract, a move that would have freed up some cap space.
- Mike Reiss explains why Broncos LB Wesley Woodyard is on the Patriots' radar.
- Adam Kaufman thinks Broncos free agent LB Wesley Woodyard would be a solid addition for both leadership and skill.
- Mike Reiss passes along the report that Julian Edelman plans to hit free agency, and what the Patriots' potential contingency plan is.
- Christopher Price wonders what the Plan B is if Julian Edelman signs elsewhere.
- Mike Giardi says Edelman's camp didn't agree with either the offer from the Patriots as 'fair value', or the deadline imposed. The door has been left open for further negotiations.
- Mike Reiss notes the Patriots hosted former Cowboys center Phil Costa on a free-agent visit Monday, but it didn't lead to an immediate signing.
- Doug Kyed believes Darrelle Revis is too costly for the Patriots, who have other pressing needs.
- Mike Reiss answers his weekly Patriots Mailbag: Time for Bill Belichick to get busy with free agency.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Julian Edelman is seeking other offers in free agency but hasn't closed the door on a return; Opening free agency with $14.9M in cap space, Pats can spend around $10M (leaving room for offseason bonuses and draft picks); Pats have three starting LBs but are interested in Wesley Woodyard who will visit Foxboro today; Dane Fletcher is visiting the Bucs and could still re-sign with New England but would like more playing time.
- Mike Reiss shares some player reactions to Aqib Talib's late-night contract agreement with the Denver Broncos.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Don Banks (SI) Déjà vu in New England as Julian Edelman hits the open market.
- Herm Edwards (ESPN) Chasing the Patriots. (2.32 min. video)
- Peter King (The MMQB) The billion-dollar day: The craziest—and spendiest—day in the history of free agency.
- Don Banks (SI) Snap Judgments: Cap numbers lead to cut stars; more from free agency.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Free-agent flash mob.
- Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Free agency: Analysis.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Day one free agent musings: A look at some early grades.
- Staff Report (SI) 2014 NFL Free Agent Tracker, Grades.
- Doug Farrar (SI) Broncos sign Aqib Talib to six-year, $57 million deal.
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) The Free Agent Hot 100, updated.
- Jerry Angelo (Nat'l Football Post) The offeseason blueprint: How NFL teams approach that integral period of time that takes place from free agency until the draft.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Union, league claim there was no upward manipulation of the salary cap.