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TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo analyzes the Patriots' first-round draft pick: Dominique Easley fits right in with Pats's plans, should help the interior pass rush immediately.
- Bryan Morry breaks down Bill Belichick's drafts throughout the years.
- Andy Hart notes Belichick gave a shout-out to the 'good personnel management' by the Bruins' GM and head coach for the OT win in Montreal last night.
- Thursday Night Press Conference: Bill Belichick (8.36 min. video) and Willie McGinest.
- Conference Call transcript: Dominique Easley.
- Patriots Today - Exclusive: Go inside the draft room. (1.04 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Wrapping up day one. (2.14 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Draft night with Robert Kraft and Willie McGinest. (18.41 min. video)
- From the NFL - New England Patriots select Dominique Easley with No. 29 pick. (1.10 min. video)
- From the NFL - Dominique Easley College Highlights. (4.35 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss sets up Day 2 for the Patriots: OL, TE, RB and DE/OLB are four spots that project as potential targets.
- Jeff Howe says the Patriots have added one of the fiercest interior pass rushers in the Draft.
- Mike Reiss explains why he is surprised at the Pats pick of DT Dominique Easley at 29.
- Christopher Price writes 'Disruptive' Dominique Easley represents a new generation of defensive linemen for the Pats.
- Christopher Price shares 3 early thoughts on Easley: He's another Gator.
- Tom E. Curran believes the Pats really must think Easley is a rare player, for them to pull the trigger after his second blown ACL in 22 months kept him from playing most of his senior year.
- Ron Borges points out how the Patriots dictate their AFC rival's picks in the Draft.
- Jeff Howe notes Bill Belichick is comfortable with Dominique Easley's knee rehab.
- Mike Reiss gleans some nuggets from Bill Belichick's Day 1 presser: "Easley [...wait for it...] does a lot of things well".
- Mike Reiss shares some soundbites from Dominique Easley: "I actually was [surprised]. I was real excited when I saw the Massachusetts number come up on my phone."
- Zuri Berry and Erik Frenz weigh the pros and cons of the Patriots first round pick, Florida DL Dominique Easley. (2.40 min. video)
- Christopher Price signs off on Day 1 with four final thoughts: AFC East moves.
- Mike Reiss reports Robert Kraft likes the idea of hosting the draft in Boston. /Me too!
- Karen Guregian reports Darrelle Revis took part in the 11th annual Vince Wilfork Foundation Draft Night fundraiser, with 20 of his new teammates.
- Zuri Berry notes Tom Brady made a surprise appearance at Gillette Stadium Thursday for the team's draft day party.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Willie McGinest had no idea the Patriots would pick him in the Draft, but Belichick had shown interest in him as head coach of the Browns; Belichcik mentioned there may be opportunities to trade up, as they have five tradeable picks in tomorrow's four rounds.
- Jeff Howe hears more buzz about Ryan Mallett being the subject of trade rumors.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) Patriots select Dominique Easley at No. 29: A calculated risk on a talented player.
- Scouting Report (NFL.com) DT Dominique Easley (Florida).
- NFL Draft Tracker (CBS Sports) DT Dominique Easley - Grade A: "This is a terrific pick. He would have been a top-10 pick if not for injuries to both knees. He will be a star -- if healthy."
- Robert Mays (Grantland) Dominique Easley and the risk of drafting injury-prone players. [5/7]
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Boom or Bust: Past injuries could haunt Dominique Easley's NFL aspirations. [4/2]
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Green room will be busy on Friday night.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) NFL Draft: First-round wrap-up.
- Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Recapping Round 1.
- Chris Burke & Doug Farrar (SI) 2014 NFL draft first-round grades.
- Chris Burke (SI) New England Patriots select Dominique Easley No. 29 in the 2014 NFL draft. Grade: B+.
- Bryan Fischer (NFL.com) 2014 NFL Draft: First-round quick-snap grades for all 32 teams. Patriots GM 'gets a sticker'.
- Don Banks (SI) Snap judgments: Welcome to Cleveland, Johnny Football; More from Day 1.
- Rob Rang (CBS Sports) Rams, DBs the big winners in first round of 2014 NFL Draft.
- Jenny Vrentas (The MMQB) Manziel Mania and more notes from the first round.
- Chris Burke (SI) NFL Draft Round 1 steals and reaches.
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) 2014 NFL Draft, 1st round: 10 things to know.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) What we learned: 10 takeaways from Round 1.
- Robert Klemko (The MMQB) The May Draft? It's a bust.
- Dane Brugler (CBS Sports) 2014 NFL Draft: Top talent available entering Day 2.