New England Patriots Links 3/17/14 - Wide Receiver Position Still in Flux

TEAM TALK

• Patriots 2014 Free Agent Tracker.
• Patriots Today - Exclusive: Meet Brandon Browner. (30 sec. clip)
• Patriots Today - Countdown to the top 20 Patriots FA of all time. (2.18 min. video)
• Patriots All Access (3/14/14) The latest free-agent news, sights and sounds from the Combine, and sit down DBs Logan Ryan and Duron Harmon. (19.05 min. video)
• From the NFL - 2000's Patriots: Greatest dynasty ever?
• From the NFL - Fauria's Top five Patriots of all-time. (5.03 min. video)
• From the NFL - Patriots talk New England's dynasty. (4.25 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Karen Guregian and Jeff Howe report on how the Patriots have shored up the WR position with the re-signing of Edelman and addition of Brandon LaFell.
• Christopher Price offers four thoughts on the Pats, free agency, and who's still out there at wide receiver.
• Mike Reiss writes a good piece on the 'window of opportunity' debate the Patriots have with Brady's remaining time: Going all-in vs. staying the course.
• Christopher Price posts his Sunday NFL notes: What's the most amazing thing about Darrelle Revis?
• Mike Reiss offers some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL: Two 'un-Patriot-like' things in Revis' contract.
• Field Yates studies the film on Brandon LaFell and gives us his scouting report.
• Mike Reiss shares his thoughts on the Brandon LaFell agreement: He's had success against the Patriots.
• Paul Kenyon sees four-year veteran Brandon LaFell as a solid if not spectacular wideout known for his versatility.
• Doug Kyed likes the size of WR Brandon Lafell.
• Tom E. Curran calls the return of Julian Edelman was a weekend capper to a wild four days.
• Christopher Price provides a snapshot of where the roster currently stands after the first wave of free agency, and prior to the draft.
• Jim Donaldson believes that after the exits and arrivals so far, the Pats have come out ahead.
• Jeff Howe tells us how the Pats stand with their 12 free agents.
• Mike Reiss writes what makes the Vince Wilfork situation so compelling is that it puts two powerful forces in conflict -- legacy vs. principle.
• Karen Guregian catches up with former Pats LB Willie McGinest, who has been in Wilfork's shoes but has come to terms with what happened.
• Mike Reiss shares some thoughts on CB Brandon Browner signing a a three-year, $17 million deal: Super-sized at the cornerback position.
• Tom E. Curran says Brandon Browner will bring physicality at the line of scrimmage and will be a much more potent red-zone defender.
• Erik Frenz agrees that Browner gives the Pats flexibility, but notes he's at his best at cornerback.
• Nick Underhill explains the Darrelle Revis signing hasn't been announced by the Patriots because he hasn't had his physical yet.
• Aaron Gordon (Sports on Earth) Why one-year deals are smart for Darrelle Revis.
• Karen Guregian hears nothing but praise for Darrelle Revis from some of his ex teammates.
• Obnoxious Boston Fan sees the 'Legion of Belichick' set to rattle the AFC.
• Jeff Howe says Revis Island is forming an army, as evidenced by the signing of massive CB Brandon Browner.
• Doug Kyed answers his Patriots mailbag: Brandon Browner projects at cornerback, not safety.
• Mike Reiss notes free-agent DT Letroy Guion has visited with the Patriots.
• Field Yates reports Dane Fletcher's departure thins the linebacker depth.
• ESPN Boston reports Brandon Spikes signed a 1 year/$3.25M contract with the Buffalo Bills.
• Erik Frenz compiles his first post-free agency mock draft: Patriots pick DT Louis Nix (Notre Dame) at 29.
• WEEI profiles potential Patriots in this year's draft: DT Ra'shede Hageman (Minnesota) and OT Jake Matthews (Texas A&M).

NATIONAL NEWS

• Andrew Sharp (Grantland) Best/Worst: Five laws of free agency, the goddamn Patriots and the Hammer.
• Adam Schefter (ESPN Radio Mike and Mike) Insights on Wilfork and Edelman.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Edelman returns to the Pats.
• Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) John Elway enjoying the "arms race" with Patriots.
• Matt Bowen (Bleacher Report) How the New England Patriots can maximize Darrelle Revis' elite coverage skills. (4.27 min. video)
• Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: NFL replay up for review.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL Media claims Thursday's Browner report was "right all along".
• Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Fast and spurious: Let's pause to assess the winners, the losers and the leaps of faith ... Plus Wilfork and more.
• Dan Pompei (Sports on Earth) Shopping spree: Pressure to act during free agency is at an all-time high.
• Judy Battista (NFL.com) NFL free agency: Raiders' woes continue; Broncos, Patriots all in.
• Chris Burke (SI) Early winners, losers in NFL free agency.
• Staff Report (ESPN Stats & Information) Top stats to know: NFL free agency (Day 5).
• Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Remaining team needs in free agency. Patriots: Defensive tackle.
• Around the League (NFL.com) Best free-agent signings so far. Revis to New England makes this list.
• Doug Farrar (SI) Alterraun Verner, Darrelle Revis lead the list of best-value free agency deals.
• Around The League (NFL.com) Worst free-agent signings so far.
• Doug Farrar (SI) Raiders’ Rodger Saffold mistake leads list of head-scratching free agency deals.
• Ross Tucker (Sporting News) Big myth about free agent money.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) AFC East free-agency update.
• Tony Villotti (Nat'l Football Post) Imports and exports: How often do players stay with the team that drafted them?
• David Steele (Sporting News) NFL's richest owners.