TEAM SHOTS
- Patriots sign OL Al Johnson; re-sign four.
- Greg Lewis Conference Call transcript.
- Patriots off-season transaction time-line, NFL calendar.
LOCAL SHOTS
- Chris Gasper talks with OLB Adalius Thomas, noting is ready to assume Vrabel's leadership role in the locker room, and is aiming to be full-strength in September.
- Chris Gasper discusses the Peppers to Patriots potential.
- John Tomase notes Tom Brady was back in Foxboro for the first day of 'voluntary' workouts, welcoming the new receivers to the team.
- Shalise Manza Young says WR Greg Lewis, regarded as a precise route-runner with good hands, is excited to see how his skills fit in with the Patriots plan.
- Christopher Price says 22-year-old Connor Barwin, defensive end/linebacker/tight end from the University of Cincinnati could pass for Vrabel's twin and sure would look good in a Patriots uniform.
- Laura London Transcribed ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike in the Morning's discussion about Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic meeting Bill Belichick at the Hannah & Friends charity event. They met the enemy and liked him. Imagine that.
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Tony Massarotti offers his Bostonian's guide to sports injuries. Includes the whole-body condition known as Walking Maron-ia.
LONG SHOTS
- Vic Carucci (NFL.com) Patriots appear primed to make a deal with Panthers for Peppers.
- Tim Graham (ESPN) Peppers to Patriots almost seems unfair.
- Tim Graham (ESPN) Panthers deny talking Peppers with Patriots.
- NFL Total Access (NFL.com) The NFLTA crew discusses the impact Julius Peppers could have on the Patriots' defense.
- Sean Leahy (USA Today) Tom Brady back from Brazil, at work for the Patriots.
- NFL.Com Wire Report New Patriots WR Lewis looking forward to playing with Brady.
- Armando Salguero (Miami Herald) Patriots inch ahead of Dolphins with off-season moves.
- Michael Lombardi (National Football Post) Diner Morning News: The Cutler Saga.
- Rich Cimini (NY Daily News) Jets keeping close eye on Denver Broncos QB Jay Cutler.
- Shutdown Corner (Yahoo! Sports) Josh McDaniels is not making a good first impression.
- Matt Bowen (National Football Post) Who is to blame for Bronco drama?
- Thomas George (NFL.com) Cutler isn't the only loser in Broncos' blame game.
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Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) Miami, USC cranking out NFL players.