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TEAM TALK
- The New England Patriots announced that they have released rookie free agent kicker David Ruffer.
- In case you missed it: PFW recaps the Patriots minicamp coverage.
- Patriots All Access - Scott Zolak sits down with Danny Amendola, a review of the Patriots' mini camp, and Robert Kraft receives an award. (18.56 min. program)
- Patriots Today - Chemistry comes with time. (2.53 min. video)
- 'Top 100 Players of 2013' (NFL.com) No. 25 Rob Gronkowski. (2.13 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Kraft receives Carnegie Hall honor. (2.14 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss reports first-year Pats RB Leon Washington was a guest on Jacksonville's 1010 XL Radio sharing his thoughts on the last four weeks of practices in New England.
- Mike Reiss offers some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL. Pats still have to finalize the contract for 2nd-round draft pick Aaron Dobson.
- Mike Reiss and Adam Schefter confirm Rob Gronkowski is scheduled to undergo back surgery Tuesday in Los Angeles.
- Mike Reiss re-sets the Patriots' roster with 87 players and three open spots.
- Jeff Howe discusses Tim Tebow's mechanics sessions with Chris Weinke and how the Tebow pick-up is different from Belichick's typical reclamation projects.
- Jeff Howe reports QB mechanics coach Chris Weinke knows Tebow 'would like to stay' at QB.
- Mark Farinella notes that Danny Amendola will get to fly a bit under the radar, now that Tim Tebow has become the team's media magnet.
- Nick Underhill debunks a handful of myths surrounding Tim Tebow.
- Mark Farinella blames ESPN for the non-stop, over-the-top Tebow coverage and isn't sure about the new 'discussion-style' preseason game broadcast format.
- Jeff Howe expands on Joe Andruzzi's remarks on his excitement of staying on staff for another offseason.
- Mike Reiss and Field Yates spotlights Patriots players who are still in search of momentum.
- Mike Reiss notes that the Patriots are changing the format of their preseason broadcasts.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Peter Richmond (Sports on Earth) All hail the Hoodie.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) The NFL leftovers: Some teams forgot to do some of their shopping this offseason.
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) In the end, cost to hire Bill Belichick was small for Patriots.
- James Walker (ESPN) All about Week 1 for Rob Gronkowski.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) 2013 NFL breakout players: No. 10 Dont'a Hightower.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Jets paying more for Tebow than Pats.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Only 45 unsigned rookies left. Aaron Dobson is one.
- James Walker (ESPN) AFC East: Biggest questions.
- Photo Gallery (Yahoo! Sports) Athletes and their doppelganger sons. Tom Brady and his son Jack and Bill Belichick and his son Brian.
- Staff Report (NY Post) Kraft: Putin stole Bowl ring.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots seem to concede Putin didn't steal Kraft's ring.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Rex Ryan: I'm a lot better coach than I'm given credit for.
- Peter King (SI) Guest MMQB: Steve Gleason on his life with ALS, mission for a cure.
- Dan Pompei (Nat'l Football Post) Sunday Blitz: The secrets of a coaching tree; Best father-son coaching combos and a whirl around the league.
- Adam Rank (NFL.com) The greatest football movie ever made - First round.