Our most excellent links guru, Marima, is on holiday this week, so you have to put up with me again. I know, no biggie, right? Go easy on me...
Mike Reiss Patrick Chung reports to training camp (props to NESilver with an entry in this FanShot)
The Globe has learned that rookie safety Patrick Chung, the Patriots' top overall selection in the 2009 draft, is with the team in Foxborough today on the team's rookie reporting date.
Chung's reporting to training camp today means that he and the Patriots have been able to agree to terms on a contract.
Shalise Manza Young Patriots vs. Steelers: The real rivalry
As the Patriots have risen to prominence in the NFL over the last nine-plus years, guided by the triumvirate of Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, their primary rival has been considered the Indianapolis Colts and elite quarterback Peyton Manning. The Pats and Colts have met 13 times since 2000, and while many of those games have been great theater, when it comes to the debate about the greatest team of the decade, the Colts just don't have the hardware.
LOCAL SHOTS
- Karen Guregian Deal not done, but Wilfork will be at training camp
- Mike Reiss Patriots put our Navy boys on ice; here's the rules
- Chris Forsberg Bob Ryan and Chris Gasper debate questions for training camp
- Jim Donaldson Present day Pats bear striking similarities to the 1970's Steelers
LONG SHOTS
- AP McD looking to move past a bumpy offseason
- AP NFL kicks off training camps all around the country
- AP Terrell Owens lobbies for Michael Vick's return
- Jeffri Chadiha Things to watch for in NFL training camps: Tom Brady and Joseph Addai in the spotlight