TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo notes that while there is still work to be done, the Patriots cut-down to 53 featured few surprises.
- The New England Patriots announced that they have released 19 players.
- The Patriots announced a series of transactions including the trade of QB Ryan Mallett to the Houston Texans.
- Sunday Conference Call Transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Patriots.com Radio unveils 2014 in-season schedule.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss posts some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL.
- Jeff Howe reports the Patriots discussed deals with the Cowboys and Bills before trading Mallett to the Texans.
- Mike Reiss offers a few points to consider when it comes to the Ryan Mallett trade.
- Tom E. Curran feels Mallett grew off the field, but not on it.
- Zuri Berry shares some thoughts on the Mallett trade: Garoppolo improved over time, something Mallett did not do.
- Christopher Price says the Mallett trade closes an interesting chapter for the Patriots.
- Jeff Howe notes Jimmy Garoppolo first won over his new teammates with a colorful impersonation of special teams coach Scott O'Brien.
- Adam Kaufman believes the Patriots made the right call to keep Stevan Ridley.
- Karen Guregian speaks with several former players about the Mankins trade and having to learn to deal with Bill Belichick's shockers.
- Mike Petraglia highlights Bill Belichick on constructing the 'best line' to protect Tom Brady.
- Tony Massarotti spits in our coffee while making sure we are all hyper-aware that Tom Brady’s day of reckoning is coming.
- Mike Reiss reports the Patriots claimed Giants DL Kelcy Quarles on waivers Sunday.
- Mike Reiss watches the film on DL Kelcy Quarles to see what the Patriots are getting.
- Mike Reiss reports the Patriots claimed rookie DT Bruce Gaston from the Cardinals on waivers Sunday and released LB Chris White.
- Mike Reiss notes part of the trickle-down effect of the Mallett trade is the team signing McLeod Bethel-Thompson to the practice squad.
- Mike Reiss analyzes Saturday's roster moves: Most significant move- waiving 2013 4th-round draft choice Josh Boyce.
- Tom E. Curran shares some things that jump out at him after the immediate round of cuts.
- Mike Reiss posts the depth chart as it stands at the end of the day [Saturday], with a few quick-hit thoughts at each position.
- Mike Reiss revisits his 53-man roster projection and holds himself accountable for his picks.
- Chad Finn addresses his Sunday Mailbag: Expect changes to the 53-man 'final' roster cut; More.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Pats took advantage of one of the Giants' most difficult personnel decisions of the weekend by claiming DT Kelcy Quarles off waivers; With LB Steve Beauharnais accepting an injury settlement yesterday and the release of Chris White, the Pats down to four linebackers; Ja'Gared David and Jonas Gray signed to the practice squad, along with QB McLeod Bethel-Thompson; Pats still don't have a long snapper, but it's possible Danny Aiken could return this week.
- Jeff Pini takes a look back at the Brady and Bledsoe bridesmaides over the past two decades.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Chris Burke (SI) What the Ryan Mallett trade means for Houston and New England.
- Brian T. Smith (Houston Chronicle) Texans look to future with trade for Mallett.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots claim two rookie defensive linemen.
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) Ryan Mallett traded to Houston Texans from Patriots.
- Judy Battista (NFL.com) XLIX things to watch throughout the 2014 NFL season: Denver and New Engalnd engaged in an 'arms race'.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Countdown to NFL kickoff: Numbers you need to know.
- Josh Katzowitz (CBS Sports) By the numbers: NFL cutdown day gives us fascinating figures.
- Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) The magic number is 53: On roster cuts, practice squad adjustments, Josh Gordon and more.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Early test for NFL’s new domestic violence policy.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) Labor Day is New Year’s Day, not just for NFL fans.
- Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) We won't miss the NFL preseason, but here is what we learned.
- Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) Think NFL teams are done finalizing their 53-man rosters? Think again.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) All 32 teams are down to 53 players.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick hints at more changes to come.
- Report (NFL.com) Practice squad tracker.
- John Parolin (ESPN Stats & Info) MNF moments, No. 9: Pats stay unbeaten.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Waiver claims will trigger delayed visit from the Turk/Reaper.
- Mike Tanier (Sports on Earth) NFL Roundup: Goodell's apology.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Mailbag; Cuts show trend toward young players.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Preseason red flags: Who should be worried?
- Boomer Esiason (SI) Why New England will win Super Bowl XLIX vs. Seattle. (1.46 min. video)
- Analysts report (NFL.com) Super Bowl XLIX predictions: Packers, Saints headline favorites.
- Bill Barnwell (Grantland) Predicting the NFL's unpredictable: Forecasting the NFL players whose surprise seasons you are least expecting.
- Tim Layden (The MMQB) Inside the Danger Zone, the most perilous place on the gridiron.
- Tom Pelissero (USA Today) Discussions resume between NFL, players union on comprehensive drug policy.