New England Patriots Links 5/06/15 - Nate Solder: Focus is on AFC East's Ferocious Defensive Fronts

TEAM TALK

• Patriots release the following players: CB Alfonzo Dennard, LS Tyler Ott and LB Deontae Skinner.
• Andy Hart tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: Pondering the Patriots draft.
• Briana Palma takes a look at how your Patriots spent the last month, as seen through their very own photos.
• Patriots Today - Looking to 2015: Patriots begin Phase 2 of offseason. (2.27 min. video)
• PFW In Progress - The crew breaks down the 2015 NFL Draft and is joined by Nate Solder as a special guest. (2 hour program).

LOCAL LINKS

• Jeff Howe notes Nate Solder wants to remain with the Patriots for as long as possible, but for now is focused on preparing for the AFC East's ferocious defensive fronts.
• Mike Reiss reports Patriots O-linemen entered "Phase 2" this week -- both in the offseason program and their familiarity with OL coach Dave DeGuglielmo.
• Mike Reiss notes Jabaal Sheard said it didn't take him long to pick up the vibe around his new team.
• Jerry Thornton looks at whether the Patriots should sign La'el Collins.
• Miguel Benzan examines the salary cap ramifications of La'el Collins possibly signing with the Patriots.
• Mike Reiss closes the Patriots' book on cornerback Alfonzo Dennard.
• CSNNE guest Steve Palazzolo talks about what stood out to him from the Patriots draft. (3.46 min. video)
• Mike Reiss posts the finalized dates and times for the Patriots' preseason schedule.
• Mike Reiss answers his weekly Patriots Mailbag: Focusing on the ones that got away.
• Mike Reiss compares where the Patriots land in various power rankings.
• Nick Stevens (aka Fitzy) travels to Chicago to experience the Draft's fan experience: Part 1 (3.51 min. video) and Part 2 (3.09 min. video)
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Alfonzo Dennard was released yesterday; Dennard showed flashes of potential with a physical style, but he peaked as a rookie and struggled with consistency; DE Jabaas Sheard tried to integrate himself to the area since he was signed with a 2-year $11M contract, "You become what you put in..."; Former Michigan QB Devin Gardner will convert to WR with the Pats.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Steve Palazzolo (Pro Football Focus) 2015 Draft in Review: New England Patriots.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Nate Solder keeping focus on football after cancer treatment.
• Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Arkansas coach compares Patriots pick Trey Flowers to J.J. Watt.
• Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) 5 Patriots veterans now on roster bubble following draft.
• Russell S. Baxter (Bleacher Report) Power ranking all 32 NFL offenses, post-draft.
• Analysis Team (Pro Football Focus) 2015 Draft in Review: AFC.
• Nate Davis (USA Today) First impressions of 2015 NFL draft ranked 1-32 with Jets at top.
• Jarrett Bell (USA Today) NFL draft grades? Let time sort out best, worst classes.
• Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Patriots converting another quarterback to wide receiver.
• Peter King (The MMQB) The post-draft Mailbag.
• Around the NFL (NFL.com) Which players should debut on 'Top 100?'
• Henry McKenna (SportsGrid) Are teams allowed to be meeting with La'el Collins yet?
• Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point stance: Is an NFL quarterback drought coming?
• Kenneth Arthur (Sports on Earth) NFL rookie matchups to watch.
• Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) NFL Power Rankings: Patriots reclaim top spot with stellar draft.
• Zak Keefer (USA Today) Irsay: Just one title with Luck isn't enough.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) DeflateGate investigation still lingers.