New England Patriots Links 7/22/13 - McCourty's Shoulder Rehabbed and Ready

TEAM TALK

• Erik Scalavino and Andy Hart debate which member of the Patriots defense is under the most pressure to perform in 2013.
• Erik Scalavino recaps the Patriots Today tight end debate, and declares a winner.
• 2013 Patriots Hall of Fame Induction, Monday, July 29 in the Plaza, to welcome Tedy Bruschi and Gil Santos into the Patriots Hall of fame in a FREE public ceremony.
• The New England Patriots announced today the signing of rookie free agent DB Justin Green.
• The Patriots report 900 kids participated in 2nd annual New England Kids Triathlon Sunday.
• Patriots Today - Fan questions: More Edelman? (1.30 min. video)
• Patriots Today - Fan questions: "Unexpected" hero? (2.15 min. video)
• Patriots Today - Fan questions: Defense on deck. (1.51 min. video)
• Patriots Roster Report - Andy Hart and Erik Scalavino discuss the latest buzz as the Pats prepare for Training Camp. (11.33 min. program)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts on the Patriots and around the NFL. A hearing is set for today to resolve the Jonathan Fanene situation.
• Erik Frenz posts his pre-training camp 53-man roster projection.
• Mike Reiss tells us what he'll be watching for - and there's plenty - when Training Camp opens.
• Zuri Berry is keeping tabs on the Patriots position battles heading into camp.
• Paul Kenyon reviews the Patriots offense and sees the front line as a source of stability.
• Glen Farley looks at the Patriots wide receiver position... with one eye squinted shut.
• Mike Reiss discusses Ron Jaworski's ranking of Tom Brady 3rd in his top QBs in the NFL.
• Mary Paoletti previews the competition at each position before Training Camp: Guards, Fullbacks and Running backs.
• Christopher Price posts his position-by-position breakdown: Cornerbacks - Defensive line - Offensive line.
• Glen Farley warns Pats fans that Tim Tebow will be the new tourist attraction in Foxboro, beginning Friday.
• DJ Bean posts a pre-camp rookie refresher series: CB Logan Ryan.
• Mike Rodak analyzes players who are on the roster bubble and where they may potentially fit in 2013: WR Kamar Aiken and Niko Koutouvides.
• Nick Underhill takes a look at five guys who are straddling both sides of the fence entering camp.
• Doug Kyed thinks this could be a make-or-break Training Camp for Jake Bequette, who struggled in his rookie season.
• Christopher Price breaks down all 13 opponents on the Patriots' regular season schedule: Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals.
• CSNNE reports Rodney Harrison was 'stunned' when he heard Aaron Hernandez was charged with murder.
• Zuri Berry reports former Patriots LB Eric Alexander will ride in the Tri-State Trek, a 270-mile bike ride, July 19-21, for charity.
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Devin McCourty says his rehabbed shoulder is set for the rigors of Training Camp; If Alfonzo Dennard can't play, Ras-I Dowling and Logan Ryan would be candidates to step up; If they underperform, McCourty will slide over to CB; Brandon Spikes plans be at camp.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Pat Kirwan (CBS Sports) 2013 NFL training camp preview: New England Patriots.
• Field Yates (ESPN) AFC East camp issues.
• Pat Kirwan (CBS Sports) Camp tour: From Patriots to 49ers, answering questions along the way. /Belichick is an accommodating host? Say what?
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Preseason Power Rankings No. 7: New England Patriots.
• Bill Barnwell (Grantland) The QB championship belt: Every season there are a few great signal-callers, but which ones have reigned over all, and for how long?
• Len Pasquarelli (Nat'l Football Post) Sunday Blitz: Should NFL teams embrace social media policies for their players? And more.
  
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) No, the Raiders are not over the tuck rule.
• Laces Out (Fox Sports) Patrick Chung eager for new beginning with Eagles.
• Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) NFL's Legends Program to aid alumni.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) CBA not as bad as advertised for NFLPA and players.