LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Rodak notes Jerod Mayo tells ESPN that he and his teammates are used to ignoring the noise, and that's what they're doing.
- Christine McConville and Karen Guregian report Aaron Hernandez's attorney slams the media on their false arrest claim.
- Colin A. Young reports the state police did not find any evidence after searching a stream near Hernandez's home.
- Alice Cook argues that until the criminal justice system can prove it, Hernandez has done nothing wrong.
- Rich Thompson reports former University of Florida offensive coordinator Steve Addazio is 'hoping for the best' for Hernandez.
- Christopher Price looks at the unheralded signing of rookie RB George Winn, who was one of the most explosive college rushers of 2012.
- Mike Rodak analyzes players who are on the roster bubble and where they may potentially fit in 2013: DE Michael Buchanan .
- Field Yates follows up with some thoughts on Julian Edelman.
- The Providence Journal mentions QBs Tom Brady and Drew Brees published an op-ed column regarding California workers comp legislation.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Tom Brady could be without top 5 receivers from last season.
- Brian McIntyre (Yahoo! Sports) A look at Patriots QB Tom Brady's receiving options in 2013.
- Insider Report (ESPN) Jones among top projected pass rushers.
- James Walker (ESPN) Patriots' contingency plans at tight end.
- Staff Report (Sporting News) Aaron Hernandez investigation.
- Kevin Manahan (USA Today) Attorney for Aaron Hernandez finally speaks up.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Hernandez's lawyer speaks out against false reports of arrest warrant.
- Les Carpenter (Yahoo! Sports) Aaron Hernandez probe latest proof of NFL's inability to escape off-field problems.
- Charles P. Pierce (Grantland) The American Way: On the death of Odin Lloyd.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Tank Johnson tells NFL rookies: You do not need a gun.
- James Walker (ESPN) What if Bill Parcells stayed with Patriots?