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TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart Blogservations: Patriots heat up in return to practice action.
- Erik Scalavino shares some news and notes from Sunday: Brady/Garoppolo battle 'heats' up; More.
- Angelique Fiske suggests a few ways we can all celebrate Devin McCourty turning 29 on Saturday.
- Press Conference transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Conference Call transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Media Access: Tom Brady (4.44 min. video) and Transcript.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoghts: Transaction-less camp a first for Bill Belichick.
- Christopher Price Sunday NFL Notes: What does Dont'a Hightower's new locker location say about his status with the franchise?
- Ben Volin Sunday Football Notes: Drew Brees remind you of Tom Brady much?
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Sunday Patriots news, AFC East notes: Tyler Gaffney finally got to play in an NFL game after waiting 2 ½ years for the opportunity.
- Tom E. Curran Sunday NFL Notes: The hotter the better for Bill Belichick
- Staff (PatriotsExtra) Jacoby Brissett shows flashes in Patriots debut.
- Mike Reiss relays Ron Jaworski on Jimmy Garoppolo: Solid despite holding football too long at times.
- Mark Daniels notes Bill Belichick says he's always been impressed by Jimmy Garoppolo's toughness.
- Mike Reiss expects off-the-chart production from Tom Brady when he returns in Week 5.
- Karen Guregian says we can only imagine the stuff that’s been going through Tom Brady’s mind as he slowly surrenders his job to Jimmy Garoppolo.
- Tom Giles and Tom E. Curran discuss Tom Brady talking with the media today and how he has looked in training camp this season. (2.30 min. video)
- Mike Reiss reviews the film on the OL and comes away with some positives after a slow start.
- Karen Guregian notes the Patriots are out to put the fiery toughness back in their O-Line.
- Tom E. Curran sees James Develin's return promising an added dimension for the Patriots offense.
- Lee Schechter (PatsFans) Young CBs impress in Patriots’ first preseason game.
- Adam Kurkjian notes CB Cre'von LeBlanc hopes to make more plays.
- Mike Reiss notes Trey Flowers' next challenge is duplicating his performance vs. top offensive lines.
- Adam Kurkjian gives us some background on Jonathan Jones.
- Phil Perry looks for Jabaal Sheard to have a breakout season. (3.02 min. video)
- Adam Kurkjian Patriots Notebook: Bill Belichick welcomes back Olympian Nate Ebner.
- Tom E. Curran mentions Bill Belichick's reaction to using the Surface tablets on the sidelines: "Good when it works."
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick likes the concept of video on tablets.
VIEW FROM CAMP
- Phil Perry sends us another Postcard from Camp, Day 13: Back at it in the heat.
- Kevin Duffy Practice Report: Rob Ninkovich made a surprise appearance Sunday; Jabaal Sheard absent.
- Jim McBride Patriots Practice Report: Patriots have steamy workout; More.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Reiss and Jeff Dickerson (ESPN) Martellus Bennett to reacquaint with old team in Patriots-Bears practices.
- Kyle Tasman (247 Sports) Ninkovich back in practice less than a week after injury.
- Kyle Tasman (247 Sports) REPORT: Malcolm Mitchell MRI comes back negative.
- Matt Claassen (Pro Football Focus) Preseason Week 1 wrap-up: Patriots’ Garoppolo earns average grade against Saints.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady has been impressed by Jimmy Garoppolo’s preparation.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Belichick not adding another quarterback, yet.
- Mike Triplett (ESPN) Sean Payton in no mood to put optimistic spin on Saints' opener.
- Ian O'Connor (ESPN) The best coach Jim Harbaugh knows is John Harbaugh. /Interesting read, mentions John Harbaugh's competition with Belichick.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots waive an offensive lineman with Nate Ebner returning.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: On camps, preseason games and a linebacker by the pool.
- Kevin Seifert (ESPN) Coaches push back on NFL kickoff rule changes.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) John Harbaugh joins the chorus questioning the new kickoff rule.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Staying off field has become "major point of emphasis".
- Connor Hughes (NJ.com) Darrelle Revis says 2016 Jets have what it takes to contend for Super Bowl.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Irsay hints Colts sat Luck because Rex blitzes too much in preseason.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) What we learned Saturday: Titans unveil 'exotic smashmouth'.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) What we learned: 19 takeaways from Friday's games.
DUMPSTER DIVE
- David Pevear on the verdict on Deflategate: Nobody won.
- Hayden Bird hears from Jonathan Kraft on his frustration of the NFL's treatment of Tom Brady.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) How often does random PSI testing happen?
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Whatever happened to the Al Jazeera PED investigation?
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA "emboldened" to challenge field conditions after Hall of Fame debacle.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballtalk) Avenatti offers to settle HOF lawsuit for $450 per fan, with no legal fees.