New England Patriots Links 6/06/14 - Brandon LaFell's OTA Goal: Learn the Playbook

TEAM TALK

• Erik Scalavino talks about Brandon LaFell's efforts to get a better grasp of New England's offense.
• Andy Hart recaps yesterday's OTAs in rainy, wet, slippery, cool conditions.
• Paul Perillo notes second-year receiver Josh Boyce is off to a strong start during OTAs.
• Paul Perillo reports Matt Light will host his second annual Cornhole Commotion at Gillette Stadium June 14.
• Patriots Today - Garoppolo on field for OTAs. (1.50 min. video)
• Patriots Today - Brandon LaFell speaks to the media. (3.31 min. video)
• Locker Room Uncut - Sounds from OTAs. (2.39 min. video)
• Player Interviews: Danny Amendola (3.27 min.) - Julian Edelman (5.47 min.) - Brandon LaFell (2.53 min.) - Devin McCourty (1.12 min.) - Stevan Ridley (2.42 min.) - Logan Ryan (1.15 min.)
• PFW in Progress (6/5) - Thursday's OTA session, Stevan Ridley and the status of the RBs, and more. (2 hour program)

LOCAL LINKS

• Christopher Price reports Brandon LaFell has a singular directive this spring: 'learning the playbook.'
• Adam Kurkjian s Brandon LaFell admits to a crazy couple of months and needing to lean on his teammates for help getting up to speed.
• Christopher Price notes Julian Edelman appreciates the value of durability over ability. "Being on the field ins priority No. 1."
• Doug Kyed mentions Duron Harmon has been preparing like a starter, even though his job isn't locked down.
• Jeff Howe observes Duron Harmon is working hard towards being the starter that starts alongside Devin McCourty at safety.
• Nick Underhill points out how Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner provide tough competition for the Pats receivers.
• Mike Reiss shares what stood out to him from Thursday's OTA: Belichick's expectations are crystal clear.
• Doug Kyed takes attendance at OTAs: Alfonzo Dennard, Armond Armstead among absentees.
• Phil Perry offers some quick takeaways from yesterday's OTA session: Garoppolo lets if fly.
• Nick Underhill posts some of his observations from OTAs: Vince Wilfork took on an extended workload.
• Doug Kyed tells us Jimmy Garoppolo struggled at times in the rainy conditions.
• Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat: Good OTA session on a rainy practice field.
• ESPN Boston posts a handful of photos from Thursday's team activity, which was held outside in the rain.
• Field Yates details LB James Anderson's one-year deal.
• Adam Kaufman calls Danny Amendola hanging up during a radio interview 'inexcusable and immature'. /I disagree.
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Stevan Ridley says he is dead set on working to earn his job again; Ridley looks to Brady, 'the best player in the league' as the ultimate example of one who competes every day for his job; Wilfork, Kelly and Will Smith all made noticeable progress during OTAs; Edelman has the closest connection to Brady so far but he doesn't take that for granted; He and Brady have a 'continuous developmental process'.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Rumors of Brady's demise are greatly exaggerated.
• Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Tom Brady already steering clear of Darrelle Revis.
• Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) 2011 NFL Draft grades. Patriots A-.
• Mike Wilkening (ProFootballTalk) Oddsmaker: Patriots, Broncos heaviest favorites to make playoffs.
• Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Longtime Vikings DT Kevin Williams visiting Patriots.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) More than 80 percent of draft picks have signed.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Radio City out as draft host, Chicago or L.A. are possible.