TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino blogs from camp: The defense gets the better of the offense as 2014 training camp turns a week old.
- Patriots Training Camp Day 7 Video Recap: All the latest Camp content from Day 7.
- Patriots Today - Tom Brady: "Every one of these days is valuable." (10.41 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss reviews the hot topics heading into Day 8: Pats were in full pads for the fifth straight practice.
- Mike Reiss and Lee Schechter share their observations from camp: Defense at goal-line stands out; Who's winning one-on-ones; More.
- Christopher Price shares his Thursday practice notes: Play of the day - A Darrelle Revis pick six of Brady in 11-on-11 goal-line drills.
- Erik Frenz posts his Training Camp notes, Day 7: As a whole, the DBs got the better of the WRs Thursday.
- Phil Perry sends us his Postcard from Camp, Day 7: Another full-pads practice; Shane Vereen continues to shine during 1-on-1s.
- Mark Daniels posts his observations from camp: Matthew Slater, Josh Boyce & Chris White returned.
- Duncan Day passes along his notes and observations from yesterday's camp: Roy Finch shows some spark.
- Erik Frenz hands in the attendance roster for camp yesterday: Matthew Slater returns.
- Christopher Price tells us why the Patriots will be more effective in getting after QBs this year.
- Anthony Gulizia reports Tom Brady is enjoying the challenge of facing a stout Patriots secondary.
- Tom E. Curran explains why it doesn't bother Brady seeing his receivers go up against a handsy defense.
- Mike Petraglia notes Tom Brady chalks up getting picked off by Revis and having another end zone pass knocked away by McCourty as good competition.
- Karen Guregian talks with Jerod Mayo to see what makes him the cohesive force in the Patriots' chemistry.
- Mike Reiss checks in with the Patriots linebackers, and they're having a blast.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat: Brady's accuracy and decision-making looks sound, but everything is contested.
- Jeff Howe writes Logan Mankins was built farm tough.
- Duncan Day tells us Brady has taken notice of Danny Amendola's 'exceptional work ethic' during camp so far.
- The AP reports fourth-round pick James White could be more than just a third-down running back.
- Ryan Hannable writes TE D.J. Williams is looking to stick with the Patriots after finding a new attitude.
- Nick O'Malley discusses the top candidates to go from no-names to regulars on the field in 2014.
- The AP notes Sealver Siliga had a strong finish to last season but faces stiff competition in training camp.
- CSNNE posts a video of Devin McCourty and Duron Harmon demonstrating press coverage. (1.37 min. video)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Inside Slant (Yahoo! Sports) Team report: New England Patriots - CB Browner lowers boom on teammate.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady likes the challenge of Pats’ new secondary.
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) New England Patriots maintain their elite status.
- Chris Burke (SI) Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers headline list of top NFL QBs.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Steve Gregory signs with Chiefs.
- Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) Training Camp Notes.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Expect more defensive holding, illegal contact flags this year.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) I am a Miami Dolphin. Why are you staring at my chest?
- Tom Pelissero (USA Today) Player-tracking system will let NFL fans go deeper than ever.