TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo passes along reports the Patriots signed Pittsburgh WR Emmanuel Sanders to a restricted free agent offer sheet.
- Andy Hart tells us Julian Edelman is heading back to New England.
- The New England Patriots' 2013 preseason schedule was announced, with dates and times.
- 2013 Writers' Mock Draft. Patriots select DE Datone Jones (UCLA).
- Patriots Today - McDaniels promotes reading in RI. (2.50 min. video)
- Patriots Today - One-on-one with Wendell. (4.17 min. video)
- Patriots Draft Prospect Review: The top offensive line prospects in the 2013 NFL Draft. (16.37 min. program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe reports the Pats continue to make moves to shore up the WR position, with signing Emmanuel Sanders to an offer sheet and re-signing Julian Edelman.
- Christopher Price resets the Patriots depth chart at wide receiver.
- Mike Reiss notes that according to Adam Schefter, the Pats offer to Sanders is for $2.5 million.
- Tom E. Curran points out the risks on both sides of the Sanders offer.
- Christopher Price offers five thoughts on the possible addition of WR Emmanuel Sanders.
- WEEI highlights Jason Cole's guest appearance on the Dennis & Callahan show: Cole suggests the Pats likely have a long-term deal ready for Sanders.
- Mike Reiss notes if Julian Edelman remains healthy, he projects to a top-4 or top-3 role at receiver.
- Tom E. Curran notes the only interest in Julian Edelman was from the Browns and Giants.
- Field Yates takes a closer look at Edelman's contract.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Aaron Hernandez has secluded himself to concentrate solely on football and training his body to "maybe try to get through 16 games this season."; Hernandez has spent time with Tom Brady to increase their chemistry as well; Alfonzo Dennard will learn his fate when he gets sentenced this morning in Lincoln, Neb.; Tommy Kelly's contract is worth $5 million, including a $500K signing bonus suggesting they expect him to be on the roster in 2013.
- Jeff Howe notes Aaron Hernandez signed a two-year deal with Puma to become the face of their training category.
- WEEI profiles potential Patriots in this years draft: WR Justin Hunter (Tennessee).
NATIONAL NEWS
- Ed Bouchette (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Sanders signs offer sheet; Sunday deadline for reply.
- Jason Cole (Yahoo! Sports) Will Patriots eventually sign Steelers RFA Emmanuel Sanders to longer deal?
- Jeff Reynolds (CBS Sports) Steelers should say sayonara to WR Sanders and take Patriots draft pick.
- Mark Kaboly (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) Steelers shouldn't match New England's offer to Sanders.
- James Walker (ESPN) Emmanuel Sanders offer win-win for Pats.
- Matt Williamson (ESPN) Patriots force Steelers' hand with Sanders.
- Report (Overthecap.com) Strategies and Decisions: the Emmanuel Sanders Offer Sheet.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Patriots sign Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders to $2.5 million offer sheet.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Aaron Hernandez changes workouts in hopes of playing 16 games in 2013.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) $1 million guaranteed for Tommy Kelly.
- James Walker (ESPN) Patriots' WR picture becomes clearer.
- James Walker (ESPN) Should the Bills or Patriots trade down?
- Joe Fortenbaugh (Nat'l Football Post) A look back at the top ten picks from the 2009 NFL draft.
- Tony Villiotti (Nat'l Football Post) Are draft choices from big-time programs less risky?
- James Walker (ESPN) AFC East; McShay's latest mock draft. Pats pick DE Datone Jones (UCLA).
- Tim Gibbs (Fanspeak) Mock Draft with trades: Round 1. Pats pick WR Cordarrell Patterson (Tennessee).