TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate which running back will work out best for the Patriots.
- Paul Perillo points out that with Tom Brady's starting status in question, Garrett Gilbert could find himself on the active roster as Jimmy Garoppolo's backup.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss posts his quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL.
- Christopher Price Sunday NFL Notes: Rob Gronkowski on verge of becoming one of Tom Brady's all-time favorite targets.
- Ben Volin Sunday Football Notes: With Yahoo! streaming deal, NFL eyes global expansion; More.
- Mike Reiss notes there might not be a team in the NFL that has undergone more change at a position group than the Patriots at cornerback.
- Mark Daniels observes the Patriots new no-name secondary is working to forge its own identity.
- Mark Farinella says the Patriots free-agent corners are feeling the heat in the secondary.
- Adam Kurkjian reports Bradley Fletcher is out to prove he belongs with the Patriots.
- Adam Kurkjian notes that Logan Ryan is now a veteran in the Patriots secondary.
- Mike Reiss spotlights fun-loving Rob Gronkowski having his head shaved at the One Mission Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer event at Gillette Stadium. h
- Karen Guregian notes that Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman would be a huge help to Jimmy Garoppoloif he has to start this season.
- Mike Reiss notes LeGarrette Blount says he doesn't know who their No. 1 RB is, but he's going to work his butt off to try and be that guy.
- Mike Petraglia notes Travaris Cadet is 'open to playing anything' with the 'A-1' Patriots.
- Mike Reiss explains why OTAs are so important for fundamentals and precise details, and why the offseason is so critical for Aaron Dobson.
- Christopher Price tells us why this offseason is so important for Aaron Dobson.
- Jerry Thornton notes Julian Edelman conducts the Boston Pops like the artist that he is.
- Mike Reiss reports that a car with front-end damage registered to Brandon Spikes was found abandoned on I-495 in Foxborough early Sunday, according to Mass State Police.
- Jeremy Gottlieb and Braden Campbell report state troopers have "reached out" to Brandon Spikes and say at the very least there will be a charge of 'leaving the scene of a property-damage accident.'
- Michael Felger and Jeff Howe think the Patriots will release Brandon Spikes if charges are filed.
- Phil Perry points out which of the Patriots first-half opponents are dealing with injuries.
- Mike Petraglia tells us that Bill Leavy (of 16 psi fame) has been replaced as an NFL referee.
- Phil Perry notes former Patriots safety Steve Gregory has been hired by Syracuse.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) How have Patriots addressed biggest weaknesses from 2014?
- Sterling Xie (Bleacher Report) Who are Patriots' biggest wild cards entering 2015 season?
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Devin McCourty would like to remain at safety.
- Stephen Kurkjian (Armenian Mirror-Spectator) Belichick's Armenian flag pin at Obama meeting takes center stage at St. James Men's club talk.
- Doug Farrar (SI) The NFL's Hidden Talents: Best play-action quarterbacks.
- Chris Burke (SI) There's no 'i' in team: Which NFL players make the best teammates?
- Sam Pericolo (Weebly) Best Patriots in franchise history counting down to Patriots opening day.
- Matt Chatham (Football by Football) FBF Inbox answered: Playing for offensive vs. defensive head coaches, rehabbing injuries outside the team walls, and "magic" deflated footballs.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: The looming standoff: Russell Wilson vs. Seattle.
- Christine Thomasos (Christian Post) Benjamin Watson exclusive: Christian New Orleans Saints player defends NFL players amid year rife with scandals.
- Andrew Brandt (The MMQB) Easy math for rookies: Simplifying the contracts for first-year players has had unintended consequences.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Look for NFL to get into the fantasy-football convention business.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) J.J. Watt vs. the best QBs: Who is more valuable?
- Dave Dameshek (NFL.com) Who should the MVP trophy be named after? (3.43 min. video)
DEFLATEGATE DUMPSTER
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Union still could sue to challenge Goodell’s refusal to recuse.
- Christopher Price notes Joe Montana finds deflategate 'funny'.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) 2012 Chargers incident much different from #DeflateGate.