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TEAM TALK
- Brian Lowe and Jackie Brittain debate which RB will make the roster: LeGarrett Blount or Brandon Bolden.
- Patriots Today - Position Battle: Bequette vs. Cunningham. (2.37 min. video)
- PFW In Progress - The latest Patriots news following the release of TE Aaron Hernandez. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Field Yates discusses the steep challenge ahead for the Patriots to replace Aaron Hernandez.
- Karen Guregian expects Belichick's 'Us against World' mantra to galvanize the team.
- Mike Rodak analyzes players who are on the roster bubble and where they may potentially fit in 2013: LB Mike Rivera and OT Markus Zusevics.
- Erik Wilbur says we never really knew Aaron Hernandez. He used us, he used you, and the Patriots "seemingly don't know anybody any more."
- Mark Farinella says the Patriots' organization wanted a quick end to any potential distractions, and was willing to absorb a significant financial hit to do so.
- Jim Donaldson reports violence is not a new thing in Hernandez's life, and the Patriots should have paid more attention to his lifestyle and the people around him.
- Field Yates posts an Aaron Hernandez mini-mailbag to answer reader questions.
- Jeff Jacobs declares that in the end, Hernandez showed his cowardice.
- An AP Report focuses on the NFL and the vetting process.
- The Boston Globe reports Aaron Hernandez failed in his second attempt to get bail.
- The Boston Herald reports police are investigating Hernandez in an unsolved 2012 double slaying in Boston.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Top 100 Players of 2013 (NFL.com.) No's 10-1. Tom Brady No. 4.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Aaron Hernandez clears waivers.
- Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) NFL investigating Hernandez, too.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL security chief: Criticizing Patriots is 20/20 hindsight.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL won't act on Hernandez until someone tries to sign him.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Hernandez the "pink elephant" at Symposium.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Puma ends endorsement deal with Hernandez.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Police return to Hernandez home, as part of double-murder probe.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: Impounded SUV was rented to Hernandez.