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TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart says the QB position was the story at OTAs Thursday: Mallett missing, Garoppolo got plenty of one-on-one tutoring time with Josh McDaniels.
- Andy Hart notes Jamie Collins faces high expectations this year, including those of his teammates.
- Player Interviews: James Anderson - Rob Ninkovich - Sebastian Vollmer - Dont'a Hightower - Jamie Collins.
- Patriots Today - Sebastian Vollmer back on the field. (1.43 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Jimmy Garoppolo picking up the offense at OTAs. (2 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Danny Amendola serves dinner in Boston. (2.34 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Honoring Myra Kraft's Legacy. (1.54 min. video)
- Photos - Inside Patriots OTAs (6/12).
- PFW In Progress (6/12) - Fred Kirsch and Andy Hart discuss their observations from today's media access at OTAs. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss talks about the return of Sebastian Vollmer after that screaming broken ankle last October.
- Erik Frenz notes that despite breaking his leg last season, Sebastian Vollmer is steadily progressing and recovered enough to participate in OTAs.
- Phil Perry notes Vollmer is taking a day-by-day approach to his return, working on getting back to full strength.
- Erik Frenz reports veteran LB James Anderson admits he 'feels like a rookie' at OTAs.
- Mike Reiss offers some notable soundbites from LB James Anderson: Pass coverage is a strength.
- Karen Guregian reports the Patriots appear primed to play defense with a different mindset: Attack.
- Christopher Price explains how LB James Anderson could bring a new dimension to the Pats defense.
- Doug Kyed notes Dont'a Hightower feels able to build off his shaky 2013 season, once everything started to click for him.
- Mike Reiss does a roster re-set at the wide receiver position with a quick thought for each one.
- Doug Kyed notices that Tom Brady finally started to challenge Darrelle Revis during OTAs on Thursday.
- Mike Reiss shares some developments that stood out to him from yesterday's OTAs: Nate Solder's return helps solidify the O-line.
- Mike Reiss cleans out his OTA notebook: High praise of Jamie Collins from Dont'a Hightower; More.
- Nick Underhill noted a lot of improvement from Jimmy Garoppolo, after he struggled during last week's practice. Also Bryan Stork failed to get a snap off and had to run a lap.
- Christopher Price shares his Thursday OTA notes: Mallett, Dobson, LaFell, Dennard, Easley and Armstead were not spotted. Slater and Gronk were part of a rehab group.
- Zuri Berry tells us Ryan Mallett was one of 7 players missing yesterday, it was the first practice for draft pick OT Cameron Fleming, Julian Edelman out-shown the other 10 wideouts, and more.
- Mike Petraglia and Chris Price discuss the return of Vince Wilfork and Sebastian Vollmer, and the end of OTAs. (7.31 min. video)
- ESPN Boston posts a few photos from Thursday's OTAs at Gillette Stadium.
- Jeff Howe notes DTs Sealver Siliga and Chris Jones quickly learned that past contributions have very little bearing on future job security, and are set to earn their jobs all over again.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat.
- WEEI highlights Tiki Barber's appearance on the MFB midday show: Stevan Ridley 'has every opportunity to be one of the greats.'
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: It’s been nearly eight months since the scream heard ’round the world, and Sebastian Vollmer has been on the field for all three open OTAs with his snaps increasing each time; Jimmy Garoppolo was markedly better yesterday, showing his quick release and accuracy; Wilfork and Smith practiced for an hour before working out in the Field House.
- The AP reports police say a worker stole a ring valued at $10,000 from Nate Solder's home, and pawned it for $150.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) Patriots sign rookie WR Jeremy Johnson.
- Instant Debate (NFL.com) Rob Gronkowski's rehab: Will Patriots tight end return to form?
- NFL Total Access (NFL.com) Best value tight end? (1.56 min. video)
- Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) Report: Quentin Groves meets with Patriots, will visit Washington.
- Jane McManus (ESPN NY) Ryan backs Calvin Pryor on Patriot views.
- Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Weekend Notes: Worst to first? The Buccaneers believe it; More.
- Around the League (NFL.com) This week's mandatory minicamps: 30 takeaways.
- Andrew Brandt (The MMQB) The reduced offseason.
- Jerry Angelo (Nat'l Football Post) Instead of a developmental league... Why not look to an extended training camp for all NFL franchises?
- Robert Klemko (The MMQB) A father's life lessons.
- Justin Forsett (Sporting News) Father's Day in the NFL, a league full of family men.
- Jeb Lund (Sports on Earth) Welcome to the press clownference.
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Eagles' Mathis calls $64,000 dinner bill 'teaching rookies a lesson'.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) 'Hard Knocks' revisited: Best of NFL's summer drama.