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TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart notes Patriots have reportedly re-signed TE Michael Hoomanawanui.
- The New England Patriots have announced the release of four players Monday: DL Cory Grissom, RB Sam McGuffie, WR TJ Moe and LB Taylor Reed.
- Paul Perillo counts down his top-20 Patriots free agents of all-time.
- Paul Perillo posts a positional breakdown of the roster: Defensive back and Specialists.
- Andy Hart reports backup QB Ryan Mallett became a hot name in trade/non-trade rumors over the weekend.
- AP Report - AFC teams free agent breakdowns.
- From the NFL - Free Agency Frenzy: New England Patriots. (5.30 min. video)
- From the NFL - 2013: Best of Julian Edelman. (1.12 min. video)
- From the NFL - 2013: Best of Aqib Talib. (1.06 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Christopher Price reminds us that when free agency begins, it’s important to remember the words of John Wooden: Don’t mistake activity for achievement.
- Gerry Callahan makes his case that "this is Glendale-or-bust time" and the Patriots should be all-in.
- Chris Villani implores the Patriots to adapt their long-standing strategy of being in contention every year to 'win before Brady's window closes'.
- Mike Reiss has the numbers to prove the Patriots do indeed spend the money on free agents - the real issue is whether that money has been spent wisely.
- Rich Levine tells us why there is no need for the Patriots to panic just yet.
- Nick Underhill reports Aaron Dobson's offseason program has been put on hold while he recovers from surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot.
- Christopher Price gives us a quick look at where the Patriots stand with their own free agents.
- Tom E. Curran lists some free agents at positions of need that Pats fans should be howling for.
- Mike Reiss says the return of Michael Hoomanawanui makes sense.
- Mike Reiss notes the Patriots released WR T.J. Moe, but left the door open for a possible return in the future.
- Mike Giardi notes the Patriots have had internal discussions about Revis.
- Nick Underhill reports free agent CB Alterraun Verner says Devin McCourty wants him to join the Patriots.
- Mike Reiss explains why he likes the idea of Darren Sproles to the Patriots.
- Tom E. Curran thinks WR Steve Smith would be a hit for the Patriots if he's released by the Panthers.
- Mike Reiss looks at free agent fits for the Patriots: Offensive line.
- Doug Kyed believes two top free agency needs are cornerback and wide receiver.
- WEEI profiles potential Patriots in this year's draft: FS Ed Reynolds (Stanford).
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: The NFL's buzz factor returns to day when free agency opens; If the Pats can't retain Aqib Talib, all eyes will be on Titans CB Alterraun Verner; Patriots have 'gotten aggressive' in their negotiations with Julian Edelman; Aaron Dobson underwent surgery to repair the stress fracture in his left foot; He could miss the entire offseason program.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Patriots hang onto Michael Hoomanawanui for two more.
- Mike Rodak (ESPN) Top free-agent roundup: AFC East.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Alterraun Verner expects to sign quickly, calls Patriots a "possibility".
- Adam Schein (NFL.com) Logical matches in free agency. T.J. Ward, Alterraun Verner go to Broncos; No one goes to the Patriots.
- Rick Stroud (Tampa Bay Times) Bucs likely to release Darrelle Revis.
- Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent's Take: Calculating 2014 NFL free agent target prices.
- Albert Breer (NFL.com) NFL free agency inspires caution among league's winning teams.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL free agency primer: Where tackles and DBs will get paid.
- Analysis team (Pro Football Focus) 2014 Free Agency Deal Grader: Grading each deal as it comes in.
- Brent Sobleski (USA Today) Backups that can become impact free agents.
- Tony Villiotti (Nat'l Football Post) Top 25 second and third round flops.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) NFL FA musings: Woods, Ohrnberger, Roberts could be bargains.
- Chris Burke and Doug Farrar (SI) 2014 NFL free agency predictions: AFC and NFC.
- Neil Hornsby (Pro Football Focus) Nine mistakes GMs will make.
- Charles P. Pierce (Grantland) In the shadows: As NFL free agency is set to begin, Aaron Hernandez’s case still looms large over the league.
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) Oddsmaker's 2014 win totals reflect skepticism about Cardinals, Chiefs, Panthers.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Pre-free agency mock draft. Patriots select CB Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech).