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TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2013 Mock Draft Tracker: Check out what the 'experts' are predicting the Patriots will do in the first round come draft weekend.
- Erik Scalavino passes along a report that a 4th surgery is looming for Rob Gronkowski; 2013 season jeopardized.
- Paul Perillo makes the case for and against the Patriots adding a big-play receiver to the roster.
- Paul Perillo shares how he filled out his Patriots Hall of Fame ballot, and the discussions that took place by the committee.
- Patriots hold five selections in 2013 NFL Draft.
- Patriots Today - Zolak behind the bench. (3.03 min. video)
- Patriots Roster Report - Paul Perillo and Andy Hart talk about reports of pre-draft player visits and other roster news. (11.54 min. program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe hears from an independent field expert on the possible impact of a long-term infection in Gronkowski's arm.
- Ron Borges & Karen Guregian report Rob Gronkowski had another setback, putting his readiness for the season opener in jeopardy.
- Shalise Manza Young reports Rob Gronkowski continues to have problems with his left forearm, and may have to undergo more surgery.
- Christopher Price says that if Gronkowski is sidelined, Jake Ballard could be in line for more work.
- Mike Reiss looks at the Patriots' complete tight end depth chart, and offers his analysis.
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Pats and around the NFL.
- Karen Guregian tells us Donald Jones' former Bills' teammate Steve Johnson is a huge fan of the Pats' new receiver.
- Karen Guregian notes 1,000 Patriots season ticket-holders met at Gillette Stadium for a two-hour chat session.
- Field Yates describes the 2013 NFL Draft Preview, held at the Putnam Investments club inside Gillette Stadium for season ticket-holders.
- Jim Donaldson notes there will be three names on the Patriots Hall of Fame ballot, but only one that really counts: Tedy Bruschi.
- Field Yates examines the Patriots roster, assesses the need level for this years draft, and profiles some possibilities: Running back - Quarterback - Defensive ends.
- Zuri Berry scouts the draft: WR Mark Harrison (Rutgers) and WR DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson)
NATIONAL NEWS
- James Walker (ESPN) Patriots can no longer count on Gronkowski.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) New concerns about Gronkowski's recovery.
- AP Report (Sporting News) Rob Gronkowski has infection, report says, but Patriots won't comment.
- Peter King (SI) MMQB: Led by shaky QBs, 2013 draft might not be kind to top-10 teams.
- Dan Pompei (Nat'l Football Post) NFP Sunday Blitz: All the latest NFL dope.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL offseason winners, losers.
- Tony Villiotti (Nat'l Football Post) Draft tendencies of NFL teams.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) 2011 NFL Draft Do-over. Pats take WR Randall Cobb instead of Nate Solder.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA asks players for any concerns about cameras in locker rooms.
- Analysts (CBS Sports) 2013 Mock Draft, updated.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) 2013 PFT mock draft, version 2. Pats pick WR DeAndre Hopkins (Clemson).