New England Patriots Links 6/24/14 - Report: Gronkowski Aiming For Week 1 Return

TEAM TALK

• Andy Hart recaps what he saw in OTAs and minicamp workouts with an eye on what's to come in training camp.
• Patriots sign first-round draft pick DL Dominique Easley; Sign OL Chris Martin.
• John Rooke observes that so far, the team's off-season acquisitions have shown they're willing to check their personal agendas at the door and buy into the "Patriot Way."
• Patriots announce the first set of Training Camp dates, with the first practice set for Thursday, July, 24.
• Gillette Stadium & SWAT Officers Association team up to host fitness challenge.
• Patriots Today - Jimmy Garoppolo & rookies visit Childrens Hospital. (2.31 min. video)
• From the NFL - Who plays longer: Peyton Manning or Tom Brady? (4.22 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss reports Patriots first-round draft pick Dominique Easley has signed his contract.
• Zuri Berry fills in some details of Dominique Easley's 4-year, $7.3 million contract.
• NESN relays a report that Rob Gronkowski has his eyes on being in a game uniform for Week 1.
• Mark Daniels believes that for James Develin, the key to the 2014 season just might depend on his hands.
• Phil Perry sees Kenbrell Thompkins making the most of his chances this offseason.
• Mike Reiss reports the first practice of Training Camp is set for July 24th.
• Phil Perry posts the announcement that Ty Law will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame August 1st.
• Mike Reiss tells us the Patriots have finalized joint practice sessions with the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxboro on Aug. 12-13.
• Christopher Price looks at how Tom Brady can move up several all-time statistical lists in 2014.
• Doug Kyed picks his Patriots offseason superlatives: Jamie Collins earns 'Workout Warrior' honor.
• Mike Reiss highlights some local and Patriots' ties to the CFL. LB Deron Mayo, Jerod's brother, plays for the Calgary Stampeders.
• Phil Perry notes the NFL's Rookie Symposium takes place this week.

NATIONAL NEWS

• NFL Total Access (NFL.com) Patriots WR Julian Edelman: 'Wouldn't surprise me' if Brady plays until he's 40. (5.16 min. video)
• Sports Xchange (Yahoo! Sports) Team report: New England Patriots.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom House says half the league's quarterbacks are seeking him out.
• Eric Edholm (Yahoo! Sports) Which running back committees are most interesting, effective?
• Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) So far, 250 of 256 draft picks have signed contracts. /Make that 251.
  
• Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Patriots sign first-rounder Dominique Easley.
• Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) Minicamp review for all 32 teams. Patriots: What we learned and What remains unanswered.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Overrated and Underrated: Cornerback.
• Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) All-Time All-Rookie Team.
• Pat Kirwan (CBS Sports) NFL offseason pop quiz: What do you know before summer vacation?
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Helmet cam could be coming to NFL games.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Supreme Court slams door on New Jersey gambling law.