TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo Monday Notebook: Helmets and shells; Dobson, Easley back; Browner out.
- Erik Scalavino blogs from camp: Dobson took part in the installation walk-through portion before retreating to the lower field to run conditioning sprints; Nate Ebner picked off Tom Brady during 7-on-7 drills.
- Andy Hart projects the Patriots 53-man roster.
- Press Conference Transcript - Bill Belichick (13.39 min video)
- Patriots Today - Aaron Dobson, Dominique Easley return. (1.35 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Rob Gronkowski on his health, practice and more. (3.40 min. video)
- Patriots Today - One-on-one with Kyle Arrington. (3.05 min. video)
- WEEI Patriots Monday - Bill Belichick. (17 min.)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss gives us the wake-up call for the first day of Pats-Eagles joint practices.
- Jeff Howe gives us five things to watch from Pats-Eagles joint practices this week: Position battles.
- Erik Frenz posts his Training Camp Notes from Monday: Malcolm Butler makes plays all over the field.
- Phil Perry writes his latest Postcard from Camp: Interesting to see DBs learning how to pass off receivers to one another as they mixed zone and man coverages.
- Mike Reiss and Lee Schechter offer their observations from the 13th practice of camp: Eyes on Solder and the O-line.
- Mike Reiss reports the good news on the health front for the Patriots, with Gronkowski, Dobson and Easley all taking positive steps forward from their injuries.
- Erik Frenz says Gronkowski is still not sure exactly when he will begin fully participating in practice, but he says he is getting closer every day.
- Mike Reiss notes Ryan Mallett misses his second straight practice.
- Zuri Berry notes that as far as the Patriots are concerned, Eagles CB Cary Williams is going to be the only one having a war of words.
- Christopher Price thumbnails 10 players who enter this key stretch of camp still on the bubble.
- Ryan Hannable says the experience on the offensive line is making the transition to Dave DeGuglielmo much easier.
- Tom E. Curran focuses on Kyle Arrington's versatility.
- Oliver Thomas says a lot has changed since TE Steve Maneri was first claimed by the Patriots back in 2010.
- Mike Reiss notes Dan Connolly is an offseason award winner, and humbly considers it an honor.
- Ryan Hannable points out how Stephen Gostkowski and Ryan Allen give the Patriots stability on special teams.
- Karen Guregian makes her early roster projection to see who makes the cut.
- Ben Volin suggests there’s a good chance the final 53-man roster will include players currently in camp with other teams.
- Adam Kurkjian sees the Pats' depth chart still a little loose at tight end.
- Mike Giardi posts his roster projection.
- Adam Kurkjian Patriots Notebook: Team welcomes Easley and Dobson to practice; Gronkowski made his first appearance in 7-on-7 drills; Ryan Mallett and Brandon Borwner were out; Mankins dismissed Carey Williams statement from last week.
- ESPN Boston reports NY Giants president John Mara issued The Ice Bucket Challenge to Robert Kraft and Bill Belichcik.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (NFL.com) New England Patriots poised for defensive renaissance in 2014?
- AP Report (Fox Sports) Brady, Revis give Gronkowski special attention on TE's road to recovery.
- Jeff Fedotin (Nat'l Football Post) Why the Patriots and Broncos will rule the AFC (again).
- Geoff Mosher (CSN Philly) Eagles vow not to lose intimidation battle vs. Pats.
- Jimmy Kempski and Pat Gallen (Philly.com) Eagles, Patriots prepare for joint practices. (video)
- Les Bowen (Daily News) Eagles defense hopes to rise to challenge against Brady, Patriots.
- Reuben Frank (CSN Philly) For Marsh, Pats joint practices a 2nd chance at Brady.
- Phil Sheridan (ESPN) Cary Williams heads for enemy territory.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) NFL's top 10 2014 MVP candidates. Brady 5th.
- David Steele (Sporting News) Practice? Yes, but NFL joint practices far better than preseason games.
- Jeffri Chadiha (ESPN) Hands off! DBs must retool strategies.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Running back battles.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Intrusive ads on preseason broadcasts raise eyebrows.
- Dr. David Chao (Nat'l Football Post) Monday morning MD: Achilles tears are the new ACL.