TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino highlights Bill Belichick's remarks on a number of team and league issues at the Annual Meeting.
- Erik Scalavino shares Belichick's thoughts on his proposed rules changes, and why he is promoting them.
- Andy Hart tackles this week's Ask PFW mailbag: Vince, DeSean and much more.
- Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft issued a statement on the passing of Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson Jr.
- Patriots Today - Thoughts from breakfast with Belichick. (4.14 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian hears from a source that the Patriots are considering using Logan Ryan in the free safety role, with Devin McCourty at strong safety.
- Ben Volin reports on Bill Belichick using his clout and intellect to serve as a catalyst for competitive change.
- Christopher Price posts some updates on the Pats' rules proposals, Michigan's Jeremy Gallon working out for New England and more notes from the league meetings.
- Paul Kenyon observes that when Kraft and Belichick talk, the NFL listens.
- Christopher Price notes Belichcik's suggestion that if reporters 'have any questions about Vince' they should 'ask Vince'.
- Mike Reiss points out that a lot can change in a span of two weeks, and that is the big takeaway when it comes to the Patriots and Vince Wilfork.
- Tom E. Curran gets Bill Belichick's thoughts on what the downside is to the roster expansion proposal.
- Mike Florio on CSNNE is ticked off that Belichick doesn't embrace media events like he's paid to do, and recommends he quit if he doesn't like it.
- Christopher Price checks in with the rest of the AFC East at the league meetings.
- Mike Reiss addresses the question of whether there might be a resolution in the Patriots' pursuit of salary-cap relief with Aaron Hernandez, and if so when they would see it.
- Zuri Berry lists the Pats' picks for the 2014 draft: Round 1 (29th overall), 2 (62), 3 (93), 4 (130, 140 compensatory), 6 (198 from Philly, 206), 7 (244).
- Mike Reiss answers his weekly Patriots mailbag: Thoughts still centered on Vince Wilfork.
- Ron Borges writes a terrific piece on Bill O'Brien.
- Karen Guregian Patriots Notebook: Bill Belichick wasn't buying the premise of a contentious relationship between Vince Wilfork and the team, suggesting that reporters 'ask Vince' to verify whether he indeed asked for his release or not; Belichick said he was glad things worked out with Julian Edelman,and denied ever falsifying injury reports; Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin admitted he was interested in LeGarrette Blount; Robert Kraft remembered Bills owner Ralph Wilson.
- Mike Reiss notes ESPN Insider Mike Sando handed out grades to all 32 teams for their free-agent moves. Pats earn a B+.
- WEEI profiles potential Patriots in this year's draft: DT Will Sutton (Arizona State) and WR Jarvis Landry (LSU)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Andrew Brandt (The MMQB) What's going on in Orlando?
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Bill Belichick in midseason form at coaches' breakfast press conference.
- Doug Farrar (SI) Bill Belichick asks a legitimate question: Why can’t we challenge everything?
- NFL Total Access (NFL.com) Patriots head coach Bill Belichick pitches extended PATs. (2.05 min. video)
- Peter King (The MMQB) Four things I’ve learned while doing a lot of lobby-hanging at the annual NFL meetings; Reader mail.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Roger Goodell preaches respect; Three things we learned on the first day of owners meetings.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Day 2 of the owners meetings: Ralph Wilson will be missed.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Belichick refuses to talk about Wilfork.
- NFL AM (NFL.com) New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick: 'We're just trying to improve our team.' (3.14 min. video)
- John Clayton (ESPN) Suggestions for owners meetings; Mailbag.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Refs will penalize players who dunk over the goal post.
- Mike Triplett (ESPN) 'No Fun League' lives up to its name.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL bans "roll up" blocks to the side of a player's leg.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL refs will talk to officiating office during replay reviews.
- Mike Wells (ESPN) Don't be surprised when NFL punishes Irsay.
- Video (NFL.com) The 2013 season in six minutes. (5.57 min. video)
- Chris Burke (SI) 2014 NFL Mock Draft 6.0. Pats pick OLB/DE Dee Ford (Auburn).