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TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2013 Free Agent Tracker.
- The New England Patriots announced that they have re-signed unrestricted free agent WR Julian Edelman.
- Paul Perillo reports CB Alfonzo Dennard was sentenced to 30 days in jail as a result of his April 2012 arrest but won't begin serving until March 1, 2014.
- Patriots Today - Draft Countdown: Safety. (5.34 min. video)
- PFW In Progress - The PFW crew discusses all the latest news, including Emmanuel Sanders, Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski, the NFL Draft, and more. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian and Ron Borges report Rob Gronkowski will hold off surgery to check the status of his infection - and ultimately install a new plate in his left forearm.
- Shalise Manza Young reports from Nebraska that the sentencing for Alfonzo Dennard was essentially the best-case scenario.
- Field Yates reports Alfonzo Dennard will not be disciplined further by the NFL.
- Jeff Howe reports the Patriots can now truly prepare for the upcoming season knowing Dennard will be available at CB.
- Zuri Berry says that the Dennard ruling opens up the Patriots draft board.
- Greg A. Bedard breaks down the film on the Patriots' two latest additions: DT Tommy Kelly and WR Emmanuel Sanders.
- Field Yates posts some additional perspectives on the Emmanuel Sanders offer and what the Patriots are thinking.
- Greg A. Bedard resets the Patriots' needs-based depth chart.
- Field Yates examines the Patriots roster, assesses the need level for this years draft, and profiles some possibilities: Tight Ends.
- Mike Reiss highlights the Offensive Line position in the NFL draft and profiles a prospect in rounds 2-7 who might fit with the Pats.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online Patriots chat.
- Erik Frenz answers his Patriots mailbag: Alfonzo Dennard ruling and the finishing touches on the Patriots defense.
- WEEI profiles potential Patriots in this years draft: DE William Gholston (Michigan State)
- Jeff Howe prepares his own Mock draft, giving the Pats pass rush help in the first round: DE Tank Carradine (Florida State).
- DJ Bean presents his Mock Draft, Take 4. Pats pick CB Xavier Rhodes (Florida State)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Sam McKewon (Omaha World-Herald) Former Husker Alfonzo Dennard sentenced to probation, 30 days in jail.
- James Walker (ESPN) Patriots keep starting cornerbacks intact.
- James Walker (ESPN) Report: Rob Gronkowski surgery on hold.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Gronkowski surgery not inevitable, but probable.
- NFL AM (NFL.com) Who needs Emmanuel Sanders more: Steelers or Patriots? (4.08 min. video)
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Pats get Julian Edelman for bargain price.
- James Walker (ESPN) Aaron Hernandez focusing on durability.
- Mike Freeman (CBS Sports) Warner still wonders if destroyed spygate tapes gave Pats an edge.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Warner doesn't think Pats cheated in Super Bowl, unless he does.
- Russ Lande (Nat'l Football Post) NFP's over-rated & underrated prospects.
- Mark Kaboly (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review) NFL Draft has become must-see television.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL eases up on restricting crowd noise.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Ten players from 2012 NFL Draft poised for bigger roles. No Patriots?
- Steve Shoup (Fanspeak.com) 2013 NFL Draft Guide.
- Chris Burke (SI) 2013 NFL Draft: First-round trades you may see.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Amendola's father sues Cowboys Stadium for golf-cart mishap.