TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo offers his analysis on Day 2 of the draft: Split decision.
- Mike Hacku posts some expert reactions to the Patriots selections from Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
- Press Conference Transcript [4/30] - Bill Belichick.
- Press Conference Transcript [4/29] - Nick Caserio.
- Press Conference Transcripts: CB Cyrus Jones - DT Vincent Valentine - OL Joe Thuney - QB Jacoby Brissett.
- Conference Call Transcripts: WR Devin Lucien - LB Elandon Roberts - OL Ted Karras.
- Robert Kraft speaks at Draft Party. (5.17 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend Patriots thoughts: DT VIncent Valentine draws the widest range of opinion among insiders.
- Christopher Price Sunday NFL Notes: 10 Takeaways from Patriots' moves on Draft weekend.
- Christopher Gasper reports on another eclectic draft for the Patriots, which will now always be referred to bitterly as the Deflategate Draft.
- Karen Guregian lauds Kevin Faulk's draft day fashion statement in support of Tom Brady.
- Christopher Price gives his 3 incredibly early thoughts on the Patriots selection of DB Cyrus Jones at No. 60.
- Jeff Howe says Malcolm Mitchell's film is fantastic, his skills are undeniable and as a human being, he sounds like a saint. Now comes the real test: breaking the stigma that receivers can't hack it in New England.
- Phil Perry posts some highlights of 4th-round pick WR Malcolm Mitchell, gives us some background, and says he can play.
- Mike Reiss notes the Patriots hope WR Devin Lucine's surge continues.
- Mike Reiss gives us his take on sixth-round pick RG Ted Karras (Illinois): the Dante Scarnecchia School of OL is open.
- Rich Garven notes that from day one, Pats' 6th-rounder Ted Karras was destined to be a lineman.
- Ryan Hannable hears new Patriots OL Ted Karras explain his unique pregame superstition.
- Michael Whitmer presents Vincent Valentine at a glance.
- Mike Reiss offers his impression of Houston LB Elandon Roberts (214th overall): Patriots landed a productive tackler who could add depth for the future.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots Day 3 Draft choices: 2 Wide Receivers, STs boost.
- Lee Schechter (About Sports) Grades for every pick made by the Patriots in the 2016 NFL Draft.
- Kevin Duffy lists the nine undrafted free agents reportedly signed by the Patriots following the draft.
- Staff (NEPatriotsDraft) 2016 Undrafted Free Agents Database.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Kevin Faulk supports Tom Brady at NFL draft.
- Brian Giuffra (CircaSports) Bill Belichick takes another shot at NFL with genius trade.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point stance: The super-duper drafty edition.
- Analysis Team (Pro Football Focus) PFF scouting report: Malcolm Mitchell, WR, Georgia.
- Steve Palozzolo (Pro Football Focus) 2016 NFL draft grades for all 32 teams. Patriots: B-.
- Mark Schofield (Inside the Pylon) Day Three: Thoughts on quarterbacks already taken and those waiting. /Good read.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Winners and losers: Jaguars ready for playoff push.
- Jimmy Golen (AP Pro32) Patriots pick up a lineman with a long NFL resume.
- Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) 2016 NFL Draft Grades: Full Day 3 report card. Malcolm Mitchell: B+.
- Dan Kadar (SB Nation) NFL Draft grades 2016: Which teams won the draft? Patriots Best pick: Mitchell, Questionable pick: Jones, Overall Grade: C.
- Danny Kelly (SB Nation) Why did the Patriots make a flurry of weird draft trades?