TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo and Andy Hart debate if their concerned that Tom Brady may serve a suspension in 2016.
- Key dates on the 2016 NFL Calendar.
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe breaks down the Patriots' free agent needs as the legal tampering window opens today through Wednesday at 4 p.m., when free agency begins.
- Karen Guregian points out how the Patriots have proven to be pretty shrewd when it comes to handling March's free agency period.
- Tom E. Curran helps us get to know more about the NFL's legal tampering period.
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Michael Felger finds himself in the unusual position of not caring if the Patriots do anything in free agency or not, because this year there are no glaring needs.
- Tom E. Curran takes a look at potential free agents the Patriots might have interest in: Tight ends.
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL: Nate Solder optimistic about recovery, return of Dante Scarnecchia.
- Ben Volin Sunday Football Notes: Why a higher salary cap isn’t necessarily good for all NFL players.
- Christopher Price Sunday NFL Notes: Taking stock of Patriots heading into free agency.
- Chad Finn thinks Brandon LaFell deserves a hand for helping win Super Bowl XLIX, and shares a few more Patriots thoughts.
- Eric Wilbur explains why the Patriots shouldn't be in a rush to trade Jimmy Garopolo.
- Ryan Hannable reports the Patriots have tendered OL Cameron Fleming.
- Mark Daniels analyzes the special teams position as it stands right now on the roster and feels the Patriots are on solid footing.
- Mike Reiss relays Tom Brady reaching out to longtime rival Peyton Manning with a congratulatory Facebook post.
- Mike Reiss touches on a few of the memories that standout between the Patriots and Peyton Manning.
- Ben Volin says Peyton Manning is walking away from the game with a strange cloud overhead.
- Tom E. Curran reports Roger Goodell -- a man of many titles -- had a 'touching' tribute to retiring quarterback legend Peyton Manning.
- Steve Buckley reminds us that there are some unwelcome questions that follow Peyton Manning into the sunset.
- Glen Farley states that with Peyton Manning's retirement, a rivalry for the ages has ended.
- Tom Curran talks about Peyton Manning's decision to retire and what it means for his legacy and HGH allegations. (2.49 min. video)
- Christopher Price spotlights 10 Pro Days Patriots fans should care about.
- NESN posts a picture of Tom Brady playing laser tag with his kids Saturday night.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Connor Byrne (ProFootballRumors) Offseason Outlook: New England Patriots.
- Matt Bonesteel (Washington Post) NFL legal-tampering season begins Monday. Here’s what that means.
- Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Would Arian Foster be a fit for New England?
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Examining Patriots' longest-tenured players entering 2016.
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Resetting Patriots' receiving corps after Brandon LaFell's exit.
- Field Yates (ESPN) Bill Belichick reflects on rivalry with Peyton Manning.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Brady on Manning: 'He set the standard'.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Peyton Manning ranks No. 3 among all-time QBs.
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Where I think Peyton Manning ranks among best NFL QBs of all time.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) Peyton Manning's complicated legacy is still being defined.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Bill Belichick respects Peyton Manning, but "never ‘enjoyed’ our meetings".
- Caitlyn Holryd (The Score) Where does Peyton Manning rank among the all-time greats?
- Nancy Armour (USA Today) Apologizing would be proper finish for Peyton Manning.
- Jake Mackey (Goal Line Gazette) Draft journey with DB Justin Simmons (Boston College).
- Thomas Emerick (Sporting News) NFL free agency 2016: Ten best player-team pairings.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Former Bills DE Mario Williams to visit Miami Dolphins.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) League softens its stance on the legal tampering period.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Cuts may come to a "crescendo" on Monday.
- Greg Gabriel (Nat'l Football Post) What do NFL Clubs do following the Combine?
DEFLATEGATE DUMPSTER
- Daniel Werly (The White Bronco) Polling the experts: Who will win the deflategate appeal?
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Spinning the Tom Brady case forward.
- Michael Hurley analyzes exactly how the judges went after the NFL's case in New York.
- Barry Petchesky (Deadspin) Huh, the NFL might actually win its appeal on Tom Brady's suspension.
- Zolak & Bertrand guest Sports attorney Daniel Wallach discusses what's next for deflategate.
- Kevin Duffy explains how the NFL's Deflategate case against Tom Brady in the court of appeals could hinge on one word: reasonably.