TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo takes a look at some potential free agents for the Patriots.
- Erik Scalavino passes along a report that strength and conditioning coach, Harold Nash, will not be back.
- From the NFL - Sound FX: AFC Championship. Part 1 (5 min. video) and Part 2 (5.52 min. video).
LOCAL LINKS
- Kevin Duffy explains why he believes the Patriots defense will be stacked for years to come.
- Mike Reiss highlights how strategic planning must start now for the Patriots with their 'Big Four' on defense.
- Doug Kyed checks out the Patriots' biggest defensive needs going into 2016.
- Jeff Howe posts a compilation of the defensive statistics tracked throughout the season.
- Chad Finn writes that this season might have been the most admirable of Tom Brady's career. And it had to be the most exhausting.
- Mike Reiss shares Tom Brady's hand-written thank-you note to the team's fans.
- Mark Daniels finds that in defeat, the 2015 Patriots took solace in their never-quit attitude.
- Ben Volin concludes the Patriots' downfall was more a matter of execution than adjustment.
- Christopher Price hears from Brian Baldinger on what went wrong with the O-line and how to fix it.
- Matt Dolloff suggests it would make sense for the Pats to upgrade the talent at running back.
- Jeff Howe reports that according to a source, Dion Lewis is on pace to be ready for training camp.
- Jeff Howe breaks down the Patriots roster as it stands.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) We're on to 2016... Patriots roster and key free agents.
- Ryan Hannable spotlights five Patriots who might not be back in 2016.
- Chris Mason reviews the performance of the 2015 Patriots rookies, who overall made a good first impression.
- Mark Daniels notes Bill Belchick reflected on his 16th anniversary of being named head coach of the New England Patriots, as "one of the best days of my life."
- CSNNE Sports Tonight discusses how impressive Bill Belichick’s run with New England has been, and what the future has in store for him. (5.41 min. video)
- CBS Boston reports Julian Edelman said he probably won't be watching Super Bowl 50 this year.
- Steve Buckley wouldn't be surprised if the NFL conducts a "comprehensive review" of why "New England's Gang of Seven" is boycotting the Pro Bowl.
- Ryan Hannable is concerned the Patriots might have a problem playing on grass.
- Tom E. Curran reports Harold Nash, the Patriots strength and conditioning coach since 2011, is parting ways with the team, according to sources.
- WEEI's Dale & Holley interview Bill Belichick Wednesday afternoon:"Really have a lot of respect for Dave [DeGuglielmo]. (25.50 min. audio)
- Sam Galanis notes LaDainian Tomlinson calls out Patriots fans for criticizing the team after the loss. /Thought Pats fans were supposed to be blind homers. Can't win.
- Jeff Howe, Adam Kurkjian Patriots Notebook: The Patriots’ rash of injuries hasn’t gone unchecked as strength and conditioning coach Harold Nash was fired yesterday; Belichick explained several big decisions during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Steve Greenberg (Rolling Stone) Tom Brady and the 'F--k You' Crew: In praise of the Patriots. /Good read.
- Jay Croucher (Roar) In defeat, the legend of Tom Brady grows. /Another good read.
- Nathan Jahnke (Pro Football Focus) Offseason to-do list for the New England Patriots.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Patriots won’t lose much in free agency.
- Jesse Pantuosco (Yahoo! Sports) Where the Pats went wrong.
- James Walker (ESPN) KSU fullback Glenn Gronkowski meeting with Pats at Senior Bowl.
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) 'Kearsed': The greatest 'forgotten' plays in Super Bowl history. /Ricky Proehl anyone?.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Ranking all 49 Super Bowls: Which was best of all time?
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Bill Belichick preps for 'all the rounds' at Senior Bowl.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick on firing O-line coach: "Dave’s contract is up".
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Mike McCarthy pulls out of the Pro Bowl with an illness.
- Doug Farrar (SI) Off the Grid: Putting NFL’s approach to marijuana use in the spotlight.
DUMPSTER DIVE
- Will Hobson and James Wagner (Washington Post) Top sports trainer tries to clear name following steroid documentary.
- Jerry Thornton calls the NFL investigation of the Peyton Manning HGH issue a fraud.