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TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino believes that so far, the Patriots' 2014 team is an upgrade over 2013 - on paper at least.
- Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate which side has the potential to be the best, offense or defense.
- Patriots Today - How good can the Patriots defense be in 2014? (2.24 min. video)
- Patriots Today - 14 Questions: Cornerback check - who's in for '14? (1.39 min. video)
- Patriots Today - 14 Questions: Is Stevan Ridley still #1? (1.33 min. video)
- Patriots Today - 14 questions: Can RB Stephen Houston earn a role? (1.41 min. video)
- Photos - Then and now: Your Patriots.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss posts some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL: Belichick decided not to name an assistant head coach.
- Jeff Howe notes it will be a definitely bigger and likely badder Jamie Collins that we'll see, ready for a breakout sophomore campaign.
- Mike Reiss posts his bold predictions for the 2014 Patriots: Chandler Jones will be among the NFL leaders with 15 or more sacks.
- Jim Donaldson sees this year's Patriots getting back to the AFC Championship game, but is concerned about depth.
- Tom E. Curran asks and answers questions facing the Patriots: Is Tom Brady at a crossroads? Hell, yeah.
- Zuri Berry asks 10 questions heading into Training Camp: Is the TE position changing for the Patriots?
- Tom E. Curran asks and answers questions facing the Patriots: Who will be the breakout player? Danny Amendola.
- Tom E. Curran asks and answers questions facing the Patriots: What's the offensive identity? Tom Brady covers up a lot of the confusion.
- Mike Reiss reports Rob Gronkowski is optimistic he'll be ready for Week 1, even if it may mean he starts training camp on PUP.
- Jeremy Gottlieb thinks defense is the biggest reason for optimism on the eve of Pats camp.
- Mark Farinella answers 5 pressing questions as Patriots open camp: Who will play center?
- Nick O'Malley posts his training camp position previews: RBs. /It's decision time with Ridley and Vereen.
- Christopher Price continues his countdown to camp with a position-by-position roster breakdown: Defensive line and Special Teams.
- Nick O'Malley reveals who's on his roster bubble watch: DE Will Smith keeps running hot and cold.
- Tony Massarotti tells us why this year, especially, we're ready for some football.
- The AP sees the Patriots heading to camp with a restocked defense.
- Mike Reiss reports the New England Patriots and free-agent TE Nate Byham have agreed to terms on a contract.
- Adam Kurkjian reports Rob Gronkowski was the star of the Football 101 Women's Clinic last night at Medfield High.
- Ron Borges absolutely skewers Jets QB Geno Smith for talking about 'making a Super Bowl run' this season.
- The Herald reminds us the Patriots open training camp on Wednesday when players report.
- Callum Borchers reports the New England Patriots are suing Bacardi for breach of contract after the rum maker backed out of a deal.
- Joe Dwinell clarifies Bill Belichick and Aaron Hernandez exchanged 34 total texts, not 33 pages worth.
- Eric Wilbur reports fans want to hit the 'ignore' button on the NFL's call to London.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Brian Costello (NY Daily News) Brash Rex Ryan: The Patriots ‘need to worry about us’.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Rex on Patriots: "They need to worry about us."
- Tadd Haislop (Sporting News) Rob Gronkowski plans to play 'the whole season'; can he?
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Gronk expects to play a 16-game season.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Calvin Johnson tops preseason list of best receivers. /Julian Edelman listed in 5th category as a 'solid starter'.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Welcome to Camp Hope.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Mandatory Monday: Cool-kid stats. The 10 stats to know heading into training camp.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Mailbag: Teams eye faster pace, more plays.
- Tom Pelissero (USA Today) NFL training camp primer: Johnny Manziel heads list of summer story lines.
- The AP (Sporting News) NFL training camp watch: New rules, new coaches, star rookies.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) NFL Trade Value, Part 1.
- Sam Galanis (Fox Sports) What makes Bill Belichick a fan of Thursday NFL games?
- Richard Deitsch (SI) Roundtable: NFL media members talk about covering training camp.
- Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) The key to success: Without strong football character, top talent may be a waste.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Ranking impact of potential suspensions for five NFL teams.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Pats clarify texts between Belichick, Hernandez.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Tale of the tape: Comparing NFL Draft venues.
- Sam Farmer (LA Times) NFL wants back in L.A, but questions must be answered first.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA finally sued for concussions.