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TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino writes Aqib Tallib has been standing out for all the right reasons in joint sessions with the Eagles.
- Erik Scalavino offers his observations from the second combined workout in Philly. Duron Harmon saw considerable reps with the 2nd defensive group in place of Tavon Wilson.
- Press Conference: Bill Belichick.
- Patriots Today - Breaking down day 2 in Philly. (2.12 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Notes from day 2. (1.39 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Notes from Philly. (2.16 min. video)
- Patriots Today - McCourty, Amendola & more. (3.03 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Blount on Chip Kelly and more. (1.59 min. video)
- Mike Mayock (NFLN) Who is Brady throwing to? (1.37 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Field Yates shares observations from Wednesday's two-hour practice. More emphasis on red zone work than yesterday.
- Ben Volin gives us his Day 11 practice report, top plays, who's up and who's down.
- Nick Underhill shares some notes and observations from Wednesday's joint practice: Aaron Dobson and Kenbrell Thompkins have a big day.
- Tom E. Curran details yesterday's practice in his postcard from camp: Lots of hurry-up action.
- Mike Reiss notes Aqib Talib's excitement was hard to miss at camp.
- Tom E. Curran reports on the camaraderie and closeness of the team, evident in the fun sideline cheering and hooting while Brady was working the hurry-up.
- Field Yates hears Rob Ninkovich dissect some of the challenges of platooning between two different roles.
- Jeff Howe says versatile Jamie Collins is a big-play guy, who's instincts and athletic ability make him excel at everything.
- Mike Wisniewski notes the Patriots secondary has looked sharp during scrimmages.
- Karen Guregian reports the running backs are focused on converting in short yardage.
- Karen Guregian says it's pretty safe to say the presence of Leon Washington means the Patriots no longer will be among the worst kick returning teams in the NFL.
- Nick O'Malley notes Tom Brady says the team uses the joint practices to simulate 'game-like conditions' leading up to the preseason opener.
- Shalise Manza Young writes the Patriots defense arrived in Philly with a chip on its shoulder.
- ESPN Boston posts some pics of the second day of Pats-Eagles joint practices.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Aqib Talib vs. DeSean Jackson has been a healthy rivalry; Tom Brady looked a bit more human yesterday, but his numbers were still impressive; WR Donald Jones announced his retirement because of a battle with kidney disease; Pats waived WR Lavasier Tuinei with an injury settlement.
- Erik Frenz posts his latest 53-man roster projection. Tebow in, Blount out.
- Mark Farinella waxes poetic about the 'old days' of Patriots camp, back at Bryant College.
- Ben Volin reports Bill Belichick's treatment of Wes Welker contributed to his departure.
- Mike Flynn tells CSNNE doesn't really see why Belichick keeps such a clamp on his players when they talk to the media.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Tom Brady reportedly looking great in camp, and nobody should be the least bit surprised.
- Frank Cooney (Yahoo! Sports) AFC Campers of the Week: Pats get good news at tight end.
- SportsCenter (ESPN) Mike Reiss on Welker's comments. (2.13 min. video)
- Albert Breer (NFL.com) New England Patriots receivers starting to catch on. (1 min. video)
- Brian McIntyre (Yahoo! Sports) Kidney disease forces former Bills, Patriots wide receiver Donald Jones into retirement.
- Peter King (MMQB.SI) Playing with Brady's favorite teammate.
- Nate Jackson (Cleveland Scene) Mangini's mess: Sent to save the Cleveland Browns, Eric Mangini instead put on a clinic on how to drive a team's morale into the ground.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL still not happy with preseason games.
- Sid Saraf (Fox Sports) Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have a giant house and you don't.