New England Patriots Links 2/17/16 - Mayo Leaves, Scar Returns

TEAM TALK

• Erik Scalavino mentions that with Jerod Mayo announcing his retirement, the Patriots avoided having to make a difficult decision.
• Robert Kraft and the Patriots Charitable Foundation launch 2016 Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards.
• Paul Perillo tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: Is Matt Forte the answer?
• From the Hall: The evolution of the Patriots logo and uniform.

LOCAL LINKS

• Christopher Price sees Jerod Mayo's departure as marking a generational shift for the Patriots at linebacker.
• Karen Guregian reports Jerod Mayo will be retiring a Patriot, and thankful to the Patriots and fans for eight great years.
• Ryan Hannable shares some social media tributes from Patriots players to Jerod Mayo.
• Phil Perry notes Vince Wilfork's heartfelt message to his 'brother' Jerod Mayo.
• Miguel Benzan (PatsFans) Examining the salary cap ramifications of Jerod Mayo''s retirement.
• Mark Daniels reports the Patriots have reached a deal to bring back Dante Scarnecchia as offensive line coach.
• Mark Daniels reviews the roster: Defensive End.
• Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry continue their position-by-position breakdown: Interior offensive line.
• Mike Petraglia breaks down the roster by position: Running backs.
• Kevin Duffy analyzes the roster: Safeties.
• Doug Kyed tells us what the Patriots typically look for when drafting cornerbacks.
• Doug Kyed notes how the Patriots value agility over speed at the RB position.
• 98.5 Sports Hub guest Jeff Howe thinks that if the Patriots sign Matt Forte, it would be a change in character for Bill Belichick.
• Kyle Meinke shares a story of how RB Joique Bell was almost signed by Bill Belichick.
• Ian Logue (PatsFans) Patriots player recap and 2016 outlook: Rob Gronkowski.
• Karen Guregian tells us why the deflategate draft pick punishment is worse than we think.
• CSNNE twists the offseason knife with a look at the most disappointing Patriots' season-ending losses: 2007.
• Michael Hurley notes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and eventual Wells Report editor Jeff Pash made a ton of money In 2014.
• Bill Speros (Facebook) Fall guys aren't cheap: Roger Goodell made 34.1 million last year.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Mike Rodak (ESPN) Jerod Mayo retiring not a surprise as old body overtakes 'old soul'.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Devin McCourty "can’t imagine" playing without Jerod Mayo.
• Barry Petchesky (Deadspin) Jerod Mayo retires at age 29.
• Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Patriots: A 10-year draft history - at No. 60 overall - at No. 92 overall.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Report: Patriots re-hire Dante Scarnecchia as OL coach.
• Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Rob Gronkowski returns to Bommaritos for offseason training.
• Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Patriots back when they were NFL combine attendees.
• Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Dion Lewis' health is critical in complexion of Patriots offense.
• Rich Cimini (ESPN) If Chris Ivory breaks free from Jets, will he run to Patriots?
• NFL Nation (ESPN) Predicting the 2016 QB depth charts for every team.
• Ken Fang (Awful Announcing) NFL looking at its options for the 2016 season opening and Thanksgiving Day games.
• Chris Burke (SI) Handing out awards for 2015 NFL season. Worst play: Colts' bizarre fake punt.
• Gary Gramling (The MMQB) The NFL’s Most Influential for 2015: Revisiting The MMQB 100.
• Peter King (The MMQB) Worry free Washington; MMQB Mailbag.
• Conor Orr (NFL.com) Free agency buyer's guide: Finding value on offense.
• Jason B. Hirschhorn (Sports on Earth) 32 NFL teams, 32 cost-cutting moves.
• Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent's Take: Which five teams will have the most cap room in 2016?
• Kevin Seifert (ESPN) Understanding Roger Goodell's $142 million windfall since 2011 CBA.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Roger Goodell's pay dropped again in 2014, still made a fortune.
• Brent Schrotenboer (USA Today) Roger Goodell paid $34 million in 2014 compensation. Tax form shows it also paid "investigator fees" of $12.5M (up from $2.3M in 2012).
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL should continue to disclose executive pay.
• Daren Rovell (ESPN) Roger Goodell earned $34.1M in 2014 compensation.

DUMPSTER DIVE

• Diana Moskovitz (Deadspin) How Tennessee’s sexual harassment allegations caught up with Peyton Manning 20 years later.
• Matt Dolloff explains why Peyton Manning has no one to blame but himself for being under attack over this 20-year-old case.
• Mike Lupica (Sports on Earth) Peyton Damning? Revisionist Mystery.
• Michael Hurley notes Bill Polian believes his former QB is the victim of a smear campaign. And the beneficiary of that campaign is the "so-called or alleged victim."
• Sean Keeley (Awful Announcing) Detroit radio host thinks Peyton Manning accuser “looks a little loose.” /No, no, no...