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TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo Day 1 minicamp blogservation: Butler's back; More.
- Erik Scalavino shares some news and notes from Patriots practice: Butler's plan to 'play hard no matter what'.
- Erik Scalavino tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: The Butler dilemma.
- Angelique Fiske reports Malcolm Mitchell was named Georgia Children's Author of the Year.
- Press Conference transcript: Bill Belichick.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss passes along a report from a source that Rob Gronkowski was working behind the scenes yesterday, as the team wanted to take a cautious approach with an undisclosed physical ailment not considered a long-range concern.
- Mike Reiss reports Martellus Bennett appreciates one-on-one time with Tom Brady.
- Hayden Bird hears Martellus Bennett already dropping Dr. Seuss quotes.
- Tom E. Curran says Martellus Bennett, the self-described "little chameleon," has been getting some solo work with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.
- Kevin Duffy talks about how TE Clay Harbor can still contribute even with Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett on the roster.
- Mike Petraglia notes Jimmy Garoppolo feels he is going in the right direction, felt good on Tuesday and it showed.
- Karen Guregian points out that this time, the Patriots have no choice but to prep two starters at quarterback.
- Erik Frenz tells us how the Patriots quarterbacks performed on the first day of minicamp.
- Jeff Howe hears from Malcolm Butler, who was unhappy people assumed he was upset about his contract.
- Jim McBride reports Malcolm Butler says last week’s absence was ‘a big misunderstanding.'
- Doug Kyed tells us how Chris Hogan is taking a different approach to learning the Patriots' playbook.
- Mike Reiss finds that Chris Hogan is always in #DoMode.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Aaron Dobson had the loudest moment of yesterday's workout.
- Ryan Hannable tells us that while Rob Gronkowski isn't holding out, it's OK to be somewhat concerned with his absence Tuesday.
- CBS Boston reports Rob Gronkowski reported to minicamp, but was held out with minor ailment.
- Mike Petraglia notes James Develin thanked Bill Belichick and Tom Brady for pulling him through tough times.
- Adam Kurkjian finds Shea McClellin gets back on the edge at minicamp.
- CBS Boston Patriots Minicamp Day 1 observations.
- Doug Kyed Patriots Minicamp Observations: Rob Ninkovich, Chris Hogan stand out.
- Michael Felger explains how these New England Patriots have a chance to be as good as any team in franchise history.
- CBS Boston recaps what Garoppolo, Butler, Bennett and Hogan said after practice yesterday.
- Henry McKenna notes Bill Belichick says 'it's really special' to see his son every day at work.
- Phil Perry learned Bill Belichick hosted the Navy coaching staff at minicamp practice.
- Christopher Price reports Dominique Easley answered some of his critics yesterday, telling the LA Times that those ex-teammates "don't know who I am."
NATIONAL NEWS
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady gives Martellus Bennett some private tutoring.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Malcolm Butler on contract situation: It is what it is.
- Gregg Rosentthal (NFL.com) What we learned from Tuesday's minicamps, OTAs.
- Marc Sessler (NFL.com) Ten players who aren't getting attention they deserve. Chris Hogan included.
- Dave Dameshek (NFL.com) Top 15 quarterback units of the Super Bowl era.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Here are the 7 tiers of NFL quarterbacks and where all 32 starters fit in.
- Judy Battista (Yahoo! Sports) How will the Patriots prepare to start season without Brady? (video)
- Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Joe Cardona handling 'one job at a time' between Navy, Patriots.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick is characteristically concise at minicamp media session.
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Bill Belichick's press conference game is in midseason form.
- Peter King (The MMQB) Help us help you: Peter King requests reader feedback; MMQB Mailbag.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL owners, coaches say a developmental league is needed and here's what's brewing.
DEFLATEGATE, DUMPSTER DIVE
- Andrew Tomasi (Off The Monster Sports) For all the people hating on the Patriots for being cheaters, some facts for you.
- Feitelberg (Barstool Sports) Roger Goodell takes a picture with a Patriots fan ... Patriots fan flashes a middle finger right in his face.
- Samer Kalaf (Deadspin) NFL Twitter hacked, announces Roger Goodell's death [Update].
- Michael McCann (SI) What action will the NFL take after the hack of its Twitter account?
- Christopher Price states that the NFL's lax cybersecurity shows Tom Brady did the right thing not turning over the cell phone.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL says it will review and strengthen its cyber security.
- Staff (SI) Report: NFL ‘actively’ looking into Aqib Talib shooting.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Talib may have violated Texas gun laws.