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TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart picks three areas to keep an eye on as the Patriots open training camp today.
- Erik Scalavino discusses how the returning leaders faced the difficult questions about their former teammate.
- The Patriots announced the re-signing of veteran free agent OL Tyronne Green and the release of rookie OL Matt Stankiewitch.
- Patriots Roster Tracker 2013: PFW keeps you up to date with the Patriots roster, with analysis each time there is a change.
- Andy Hart posts a pretty funny Tom Brady Under Armour video that's making the rounds on the web.
- Press Conference Transcripts: Tom Brady and Vince Wilfork.
- Patriots Today - Captains speak on Hernandez. (3.01 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Time for some football. (3.02 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Are you ready for camp? (3.39 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss and Field Yates present their first 53-man roster predictions.
- Christopher Price notes Tom Brady and the rest of the captains said they will look to 'ignore the noise' this season.
- Ron Borges thought Tom Brady adroitly handled questions asked about Hernandez yesterday, focusing on being a good teammate and the upcoming season.
- Shalise Manza Young notes Tom Brady kept his emotions about Hernandez to himself, but talked about the team having to move forward.
- Christopher Price says that when it comes to locker-room leadership in Foxboro, Vince Wilfork is the man.
- Karen Guregian wonders if the defense will be able to step up its game this season.
- Jeff Howe notes Brady will get his first glimpse of how much progress the pass catchers have made since minicamp.
- Mike Petraglia thinks Belichick's statement yesterday should have satisfied both fans and media members.
- Tom Curran mentions the psychic toll the Aaron Hernandez case has on New England and the Patriots.
- Erik Frenz outlines the AFC East's top Training Camp position battles.
- Jerry Spar highlights Ross Tucker's guest appearance on WEEI. Media is 'No. 1 topic of conversation in every team meeting' with Pats.
- Mike Reiss tells us which Patriots are on the game tickets this season.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat. Ballard may not be the fastest TE but he has a 'nice feel' for finding the open spots.
- Field Yates recaps an ESPN Insider piece where Mel Kiper, Jr. unveiled his list of the top players in the NFL under age 25. Gronk comes in 12th.
- Christopher Price breaks down all 13 opponents on the Patriots' regular season schedule: Denver Broncos.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Players are happy to begin camp, especially after a stressful offseason; Wilfork is the leader of the defense but Mayo isn't far behind; McCourty can be expected to be voted a captain for the 3rd consecutive season. He hasn't taken his role for granted.
NATIONAL NEWS
- James Walker (ESPN) Training camp preview: Patriots.
- Albert Breer (NFL.com) Bill Belichick, New England Patriots need to win to move forward.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Brady discusses Hernandez, won't say when they last spoke.
- Adam Schefter (ESPN) Source: Pats won't pay Hernandez bonus.
- Ross Tucker (Sporting News) Nobody outworks Belichick in the game of media control.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Feds could get involved in Hernandez case, and death penalty could be in play.
- Edgar Thompson (Sun-Sentinel) Gators remove Aaron Hernandez brick from stadium celebrating his play at UF.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) NFL Trade Value rankings Part I and Part II.