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TEAM TALK
- Preseason Game Preview - Patriots vs. Panthers: Broadcast info and more.
- Andy Hart notes the Patriots are gearing up for extended playing time with increased preparation for the third preseason game against Carolina.
- Erik Scalavino shares his Wednesday notes from Gillette: Game reps important for Aaron Dobson.
- Erik Scalavino reports Bill Belichick was in Boston last night, welcoming hundreds of guests for a private event that benefits his charitable foundation.
- Press Conferences - Tom Brady (17.48 min. video)
- Press Pass - Brandon Browner, others discuss the important week. (2.47 min. video)
- Press Pass - Malcolm Butler. (1.10 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Sebastian Vollmer remains absent. (2.08 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian writes Jamie Collins has to pick up where he left off and demonstrate his skill-set consistently before being labeled a superstar.
- Mike Reiss tells us Tom Brady thinks he may play at least a half on Friday.
- Tom E. Curran points out Brady, and other QBs will have to be careful as the refs will be firing flags if QBs change cadence and sue subtle head, hand and/or shoulder jerks but don't receive the snap.
- Mike Petraglia notes Aaron Dobson believes the competition with Kenbrell Thompkins and Brandon LaFell will 'bring the best out of us'.
- Jeff Howe notes that like many Patriots WRs, Kenbrell Thompkins has learned the loud way that the finest details are the most important ones.
- Ryan Hannable finds Kenbrell Thompkins is remaining level-headed despite praise from Tom Brady.
- Doug Kyed notes the Patriots might have a secret weapon on offense this season, FB James Develin.
- Jeremy Gottlieb focuses on tough, physical FB James Develin.
- Christopher Price wonders why the Patriots can't find long-term consistency at kick returner.
- Mike Reiss relays how Brandon Browner feels about the surprising number of flags thrown so far this preseason.
- Ryan Hannable says Brandon Browner has kept a low profile in New England but when he speaks he's had nothing but praise for the Patriots organization.
- Christopher Price explains why Darrelle Revis isn't concerned about the NFL's newest points of emphasis.
- Adam Kurkjian reports Kanorris Davis knows his role and doesn’t have any misconceptions about how he can make the 53-man roster.
- Lee Schechter tells us Sebastian Vollmer was absent from practice for the third day in a row.
- Chad Finn says projecting the Patriots' 53-man roster is a fun exercise in utter futility.
- Tom E. Curran looks at whether Tony Gonzalez would be a fit for the TE-needy Patriots.
- Mike Reiss notes Tuesday's news conference with Belichick had a Football 101 type of feel to it.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Brandon LaFell creating a niche for himself in New England.
- Adam Schein (NFL.com) Pressing worries in Week 3 of the preseason: The Rob Gronkowski health watch is in effect (as usual).
- Gil Brandt (NFL.com) NFL training camp risers. Logan Ryan listed.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Predicting AFC division winners, 2014 season preview: AFC East: New England Patriots (12-4)—First place.
- Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) NFL's emphasis on penalizing abusive language taking hold.
- Richard Deitsch (The MMQB) ESPN’s Monday Night Madness.
- Anya Sostek (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Steelers RBs Bell, Blount face marijuana charges.
- Jack Bechta (Nat'l Football Post) 5 Myths of the NFL agent business.