New England Patriots Links 4/23/15 - Jerod Mayo Signs, Nick Caserio Speaks

TEAM TALK

• Briana Palma puts up a fun, Jeopardy-style quiz. to test how much you know about the Patriots.
• Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots to be honored by President Obama at the White House today.
• Press Conference transcript - Nick Caserio. (22.24 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Tom E. Curran says Jerod Mayo's restructured contract removes the heat for both sides.
• Mike Reiss on Jerod Mayo's restructure: When two sides are committed to the same goal, a deal usually gets done.
• Mike Reiss highlights what we learned from Nick Caserio's pre-draft news conference: Why he signed long-term extension with Patriots, "I like winning and I enjoy my role..."
• Tom E. Curran notes that according to Nick Caserio, the depth chart is not a big factor for the Patriots in the draft.
• Doug Kyed recaps Nick Caserio explaining what would drive the Patriots to trade up in the Draft.
• Christopher Price wonders if a potential trade-up is looming for the Patriots in this year's draft.
• Erik Frenz notes Nick Caserio believes the Patriots could find 'quality players' at the end of the first round.
• Mike Reiss explains that for the scouts, the value in Pro Days most often comes from behind-the-scenes meetings.
• Shalise Manza Young talks about how Pro Days have become a circus, and how the Patriots approach them.
• Mike Petraglia looks at the Malcolm Butler question, and how it impacts the Patriots draft approach.
• Fitzy posts a few colorfully-phrased thoughts on the Pats' 2015 schedule and why we can't jump head first into football just yet.
• Eric Wilbur sees the Patriots' 2015 schedule as a recipe for more domination.
• Josh Gutchess gives us 5 guaranteed wins for the Patriots this upcoming season.
• Jerry Thornton shares his Belichick Whisperer's positional Draft preview: Cornerbacks.
• Michael Hurley comes up with twelve things that took less time than for the NFL's deflategate investigation.
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Jerod Mayo is one more captain who will return in 2015, with a restructured 1-year guaranteed contract with options; With NFL Draft one week away, Patriots are done with preparation and are now putting the final touches on the plan; Nick Caserio praises former OL coach Dante Scarnecchia for his expert help in scouting draft prospects.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Ed Bouchette (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) Steelers to open 2015 season against Patriots in New England.
• Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Path back to the Super Bowl for Patriots, Seahawks.
• Michael Marot, AP (Yahoo! Sports) New Colts players get crash course in rivalry with Patriots.
• Mike Dussault (Athlon Sports) Five can't-miss games of the 2015 New England Patriots season.
• Bill Barnwell (Grantland) The NFL schedule is here! OK, calm down ... here's what you need to know.
• Kevin Seifert (ESPN) Inside Slant: Innovating the NFL schedule.
• Brad Gagnon (Awful Announcing) Ranking every primetime game on the 2015 NFL schedule.
• Michael Silver (NFL.com) 2015 NFL schedule release: Game you're most excited to watch?
• Judy Battista (NFL.com) 2015 NFL Schedule Release: Eagles exemplify planning dilemma.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Which playoff team is most likely to start 0-2?
• Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) 2015 NFL Draft guide: One burning question for each AFC team.
• Shane McLendon (Movie TV Tech Geeks) Perfect time to end deflategate.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Will #DeflateGate report come before the Patriots visit the White House?