New England Patriots Links 4/17/15 - Patriots 'On to The White House'

TEAM TALK

• Andy Hart looks back at what Bill Belichick had to say 15 years ago when he drafted an uninspiring sixth-rounder named Tom Brady.
• Briana Palma offers 63 things we love about Coach Belichick.
• Briana Palma offers five theories about Tom Brady's T-shirt.
• Patriots will be honored as Super Bowl Champions by President Obama.
• Patriots 2015 Hall of Fame finalists announced. Vote here!
• Draft Preview: Defensive Line. (3.21 min. video)
• PFW in Progress 4/16 - Draft ready. (2 hour program)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mark Daniels notes that versatility is what makes Cameron Fleming an important piece of the offensive line puzzle.
• Christopher Price posts a picture of Pats' DBs finishing a workout together in Arizona.
• Mike Reiss takes us back 15 years ago yesterday, when it looked like the Patriots were just adding some depth at quarterback.
• Bill Speros lists the Brady 198 - every player drafted before Tom Brady in 2000.
• Michael Hurley Throwback Thursday: When Tom Brady became the 'best decision' Patriots ever made.
• Mike Reiss projects at least five more years for Bill Belichick to coach, and notes he is the third oldest coach in the NFL.
• Doug Kyed reminds us of Bill Belichick's response after drafting Tom Brady: Too many QBs is better than not enough.
• Mike Reiss discusses the three finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame.
• Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat: "I feel pretty strongly they are going to invest in the offensive line, maybe with a double-dip."
• Jeff Howe spotlights draft prospects who could land with the Patriots: DL Arik Armstead (Oregon)
• WEEI profiles potential Patriots in this year's draft: DT Malcolm Brown (Texas)
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: The Patriots are moving on the White House, and will be honored Thursday at 2 p.m.; The visit is a month earlier than recent SB champions, but it's Belichick's way of moving on to the 2015 season; Time for fans to vote for which nominee will be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame: Willie McGinest, Raymond Clayborn or Leon Gray.
• Christopher Price posts his NFL mock draft, version 2.0. Pats pick OL Cameron Erving (Florida State).

NATIONAL NEWS

• Malcolm Butler (The Players' Tribune) No offseason.
• Bruce Allen (Boston Sports Media Watch) Bill Belichick and the New England Media [From April 27, 2005] /Crazy how nothing has changed in ten years.
• Matt Yoder (Awful Announcing) ESPN reveals studio lineup for 2015 NFL Draft coverage.
• Cam Boon (Buffalo Down) Bill Belichick: Five moments that drove Buffalo Bills fans nuts.
• Rich Cimini (ESPN) Darrelle Revis of New York Jets to rejoin New England Patriots for trip to White House.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots will visit White House next Thursday.
• Bryan Fischer (NFL.com) 2000 NFL Draft do-over: Cleveland Browns take Tom Brady.
• Marc Sessler (NFL.com) 10 starters who could lose their jobs to rookies. 7. LeGarrette Blount.
• Tony Villiotti (Nat'l Football Post) The Comprehensive Guide to 10 years of first round trades.
• Brady Quinn (Football by Football) Pre-draft visits: NFL speed dating.
• Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) Rumors, lies, and first round picks.
• Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) Some potentially risky selections in the 2015 NFL Draft.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Replay review still could end up being done only at league office.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Will #DeflateGate report come before the Patriots visit the White House?
• Greg A. Bedard (The MMQB) Weekend Notes: What Did They Know? What Can They Learn?
• Don Banks (SI) 2015 NFL Mock Draft 4.0. Pats pick CB Eric Rowe (Utah).