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LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe spotted Rob Gronkowski at a book signing recently, without a cast on his arm or a noticeable back brace under his clothes.
- Bill Reynolds reviews the book, "Growing Up Gronk: A Family’s Story of Raising Champions," and finds it's really about Rob Gronkowski's father, Gordy, and the work ethic he instilled in his five sons.
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL.
- David Sabino thinks Tom Brady's reliance on his tight end will be tested this season.
- Tom E. Curran says we'll soon find out if the team has entered a zero tolerance zone for players getting themselves into jams.
- Jeff Howe reports an upcoming youth camp has quietly removed Aaron Hernandez from it's roster, replacing him with three current Patriots.
- Jim Donaldson suggests some new uniform designs for the Patriots. Har-de-har-har.
- Eric Wilbur shares his hate of the Patriots and makes fun of Tebow in the process.
- Jim Donaldson mocks Belichick while waiting for him to publicly answer questions about his drafting of Hernandez and Dennard.
- Ron Borges insists the Pats must send a message by cutting Dennard.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Clark Judge (CBS Sports) Is New England really vulnerable? Not while Brady is still around.
- James Walker (ESPN) AFC East: Offseason regret.
- Tony Villiotti (Nat'l Football Post) Retaining starters and free agent activity: Training camp edition.
- Peter King (SI) MMQB: M.I.A. at Manning camp, Manziel putting his NFL reputation at risk.
- Sam McKewon (Omaha World Herald) Different side of Alfonzo Dennard DUI stop emerges.
- Maggie O'Brien (Omaha World Herald) Ex-Husker Alfonzo Dennard to be in court July 31 after DUI arrest.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Probation violation could be much bigger problem for Dennard than DUI.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL's DUI penalties should be tied to blood-alcohol concentration.
- Len Pasquarelli (Nat'l Football Post) Sunday Blitz: A rookie pass rusher to keep a close eye on and more.
- Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) The NFL's top assistant coaches.
- Kevin Manahan (USA Today) Hernandez accomplice labeled a "rat" in his neighborhood.
- Photo Gallery (FOX Sports) NFL offseason arrests.