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TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2013 Mock Draft Tracker: Check out the final predictions for what the Patriots will do in the first round.
- Andy Hart says it seems like every NFL team is looking to trade down in the first round of this year's draft, but Bill Belichick might have a better chance than most of getting it done.
- PFW Report: 2013 Draft prospect notes - Defensive line and Linebackers.
- The Patriots report Bob Socci is named Play-By-Play Announcer for the New England Patriots on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
- Patriots Today - McCourty talks draft, marathon. (3.16 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Our video mock draft. (6.14 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mark Farinella reports the NFL Draft continues to be must-see TV.
- Paul Kenyon previews the Draft and says the talent pool seems to suit the Patriots' needs.
- Shalise Manza Young makes one final attempt to narrow down the Patriots' needs, while noting they generally try to draft more on talent.
- Jeff Howe notes the Patriots will finally unveil their stance after three months of reassessing their needs.
- Tom E. Curran addresses the dangling questions for Draft Day.
- Greg A. Bedard believes it's time for the Patriots to draft an impact receiver.
- Christopher Price hears an opposing NFL scout say one of the three personnel priorities for New England is to find a big, physical receiver who can stretch the field and beat press coverage.
- Mark Farinella previews the prospects that might be selected by the Patriots in this year's draft: Offense and Defense.
- DJ Bean finds five good fits for the Patriots in the first round of the NFL Draft.
- DJ Bean focuses on five players the Patriots could reach for in the first round.
- DJ Bean picks five players that the Patriots should hope fall to them.
- Nick Underhill says New England's chances for a first-round trade lies with teams in need of a QB.
- Nick Underhill points to CBA restrictions that would make a Ryan Mallett trade unlikely.
- Mike Reiss sorts the draft picks made under Bill Belichick by position. Most: O-Line, 19. Least: Punter, Long snapper, 1 each.
- Mike Reiss highlights some of the recent players picked in the 91st draft spot.
- Christopher Price takes a look at the 10 worst picks in franchise history under Bill Belichick.
- Mary Paoletti catches up with Leon Washington, who is looking forward to working on special teams.
- Mike Rodak notes Leon Washington will wear Kevin Faulk's no. 33 on his jersey. Washington was speaking to students at North Attleboro Middle School.
- Mike Reiss narrows the list of prospects that project as the best fits for areas the Patriots might target: WR Robert Woods (Southern California) and WR Justin Hunter (Tennessee).
- Greg A. Bedard posts his final mock before the first round begins tonight. Pats pick WR Robert Woods (USC).
- DJ Bean mocks the Draft one last time. Pats select CB Xavier Rhodes (Florida State).
- Joe Zarbano posts the NFL Power Rankings: Pre-Draft edition. Pats ranked 4th.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Kevin Faulk gives Leon Washington the OK to wear No. 33; Washington is honored to have it, wants to lead by example; Matthew Slater spoke to North Middlesex Regional High School about the importance of being a good teacher; Bob Socci was named as the new play-by-play voice for the Patriots, after 16 seasons announcing games for the U.S. Naval Academy football team.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) 2013 NFL Draft picks shouldn't be revealed on Twitter.
- Laces Out (Fox Sports) 2013 NFL Draft: Everything you need to know.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Moving down continues to be all the rage at top of the draft.
- Steve Shoup (Fanspeak) Final New England Patriots Mock Draft. Pats pick WR Cordarrelle Patterson (Tennessee) at 29.
- Peter King (SI) King's 2013 Mock Draft. Pats pick WR Terrance Williams (Baylor).