New England Patriots Links 5/29/15 - Patriots Rookies Sound Like Patriots' Rookies: Focused On Getting Better, Learning Playbook

TEAM TALK

• Andy Hart notes versatile rookie Geneo Grissom sounded just like a Patriots rookie as he proclaims he is focused on getting better.
• Erik Scalavino notes that the rookie O-line draft choices are guarding against overconfidence and sticking to their playbooks.
• Andy Hart reports New England will travel to New Orleans’ West Virginia training camp this August to engage in joint practices with the Saints.
• Briana Palma posts a pic of James Develin joining the Blue Angels in flight as it prepared for the Rhode Island Air Show this weekend.
• Briana Palma tells us Danny Amendola spent Wednesday launching a new project of his Catches for Kids Foundation.
• Press Conference Transcripts - Patriots rookies DL Trey Flowers, DL Geneo Grissom, OL Tre' Jackson and OL Shaq Mason addressed the media at Gillette Stadium on Thursday.

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss describes how two sets of Patriots rookie roommates aren't just bonding on the field, but off the field as well.
• Adam Kurkjian notes that the Patriots rookies have already learned to bite their tongues.
• Jeff Howe picks five things to watch at Patriots OTAs.
• Jeff Howe writes that the success of Belichick loading up on pass rushers this offseason is truly up to the immediate execution of rookie DEs Geneo Grissom and Trey Flowers.
• Mike Petraglia notes that with help from Tre' Jackson, Shaq Mason is learning the Patriots' playbook with an eye on 'this great opportunity'.
• Mike Petraglia notes that while Tre' Jackson has worked with Bryan Stork in the past, he's not taking anything for granted.
• Christopher Price is assured by Stanford coach Duane Akina that Jordan Richards will justify his second-round selection by the Patriots.
• Mike Reiss notes that fourth-year player DE Jake Bequette is expanding his workload as a tight end.
• 98.5 Sports Hub guest Ben Volin points to cornerback as the most unsettled position for the Patriots.
• Mike Petraglia and Chris Price talk Malcom Brown, Jordan Richards and Tom Brady. (8.02 min. video).
• Tom E. Curran joins SportsNet Central to talk about how Aaron Dobson could contribute this season, the impact of Jabaal Sheard, and 3rd down running backs. (2.17 min. video)
• Mike Reiss takes a closer look at the contract LB Dane Fletcher signed with New England.
• Bill Burt reports Danny Amendola helps Lawrence kids by opening the 'Danny Amendola Catch a Book Room.
• The Boston Jam reminds us of back when Julian Edelman had some face time on America's Next Top Model.
• Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat.
• Video (YouTube) Black Mass trailer starring Bill Belichick. (1.55 min. video)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Shane Vereen on Tom Brady: 'I have the utmost respect for him'.
• Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Dane Fletcher, Brandon Spikes are best backup plan Patriots could hope for.
• Jamie Conway (The MMQB) Pats fan: Why I'm giving up on the NFL.
• Sal Palentoneo (ESPN) DeMaurice Smith on the state of the NFL. (2.36 min. video)
• Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) What we learned in Thursday's OTAs.
• Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2015 NFL season over/under win total picks for AFC: Take over on the Pats.
• Russell S. Baxter (Bleacher Report) Finding ideal homes for the 8 best still unsigned NFL free agents.
• Andy Clayton (NY Daily News) 'Entourage' creator Doug Ellin blasts Giants QB Eli Manning for blowing off cameo.
• Adam Schein (NFL.com) 'Hard Knocks' selection effectively kicks off Year of the Texans.
• Doug Farrar (SI) The NFL's Hidden Talents: Most underrated slot cornerbacks.
• Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) NFL's breakout players for 2015? Here are 20 on stardom's doorstep.
• Charles Pierce (Grantland) Veterans affairs: The uneasy marriage of military money and the NFL.