TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart blogs from camp: Julian Edelman has been impressive; Coaches turned up the heat, with a pretty physical, 'boisterous' workout; More.
- Paul Perillo tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: Camp observations.
- Press Conference - Bill Belichick (15.41 min. video)
- Press Pass - Ryan Wendell and others chat post practice. (2.15 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Julian Edelman shines, camp heats up. (2.15 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Tommy Kelly beyond excited to get to work. (1.39 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Rob Gronkowski says he feels like he's improving. (4.33 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss briefs us on the Hot Topics leading in to Day 6 of camp: Injuries and absences are starting to accumulate, the latest being rookie center Bryan Stork.
- Christopher Price shares his Tuesday practice notes: Great 1-on-1 battles between WRs and DBs highlight session.
- Phil Perry mails out his Postcard from Camp, Day 5: Julian Edelman made a ridiculous one-handed catch diving in the end zone.
- Erik Frenz Training camp notes: One sick grab after another. That's the best way to describe the day for Julian Edelman.
- Karen Guregian Training Camp Notes, Day 5: DE Jake Bequette turned some heads when he left Nate Solder in the dust, making an impressive cut inside.
- Anthony Gulizia reports Ryan Wendell never loses sight of the hard work and tireless dedication he put into becoming an everyday NFL center.
- Tom E. Curran notes Bill Belichick talks about Ryan Wendell's progression from camp body to starter, and makes a comparison to Stephen Neal.
- Adam Kaufman looks at what are the reasonable expectations for Rob Gronkowski in 2014.
- Anthony Gulizia gives us a Gronk update: He's focusing on getting his conditioning and timing up to speed.
- Karen Guregian notes Rob Gronkowski is well-aware his knees may be targeted this year and knows he has to be prepared.
- Mark Daniels tells us Brandon LaFell says he's starting to feel more comfortable and it shows.
- Mike Reiss notes Bill Belichick told Sirius XM NFL Radio that RB James White is seen as more than a 3rd-down passing back.
- Jeff Howe reports Stevan Ridley refuses to be outworked regardless of who the team brings in.
- Karen Guregian notes Ivan Fears loves versatility on offense and talks up Shane Vereen, "You can't get enough of that good stuff, and Shane's got the good stuff."
- Phil Perry posts Belichick's comments on Tyler Gaffney: 'He was available.'
- Mike Reiss talks about Alfonzo Dennard coming off PUP and joining his teammates for the first time at practice, and highlights Bill Belichick's Tuesday morning presser.
- Ryan Hannable reviews the secondary now that Alfonzo Dennard returned.
- Christopher Price notes Tommy Kelly is facing the next step of the rehab process, and knows he has to gain the trust back from his coaches and teammates.
- Duncan Day writes Tommy Kelly is confident in his recovery and feels capable of success, "I've never been a weak link in my career and I'm not going to start.'
- Stephen Hewitt follows Tommy Kelly's return to a crowded D-line.
- Tom E. Curran gives some attention to James Anderson, who could prove to be the Pats' utility linebacker.
- Ron Borges compares what training camp used to be like, back when Belichick first arrived at a $25-a-week job for the Colts, to the country club it is today.
- Mike Reiss addresses his weekly Patriots Mailbag: Making sense of moving parts.
- Jim Donaldson asks fans if they would rather have occasional titles or year-to-year consistency.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Pat Kirwan (CBS Sports) Patriots training camp: Tom Brady and the offense show off versatility.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Aaron Dobson had screw inserted in foot during March surgery.
- Joseph Person (Charlotte Observer) New England Patriots claim Panthers RB Tyler Gaffney off waivers.
- John Kuntz (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Browns' Joe Thomas on Brian Hoyer: 'He's a lot like Tom Brady'.
- Doug Farrar (SI) Patriots, Cowboys, Lions lead the list of best offensive lines.
- Chris Burke (SI) Jimmy Graham, Rob Gronkowski headline our list of top tight ends.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL's 10 most intriguing coaches: From unexpected to iconoclastic.
- Matt Bowen (Bleacher Report) Inside training camp: Uncomfortable accommodations can be a beautiful thing.
- Peter King (The MMQB) The Tuesday Mailbag.
- Richard Deitsch (SI) John Madden discusses the current state of football broadcasting.
- George Willis (NY Post) The Jets have a confidence problem.