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TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Patriots at Giants.
- Erik Scalavino shares some news, notes and locker room buzz from the locker room: Cuts coming.
- Patriots are deeply saddened to learn former Patriots OL and team dentist Bill Lenkaitis passed away at 70.
- Glen Farley wrote a pretty cool article in 2013 (re-posted following the death of Bill Lankaitis) on how the 1978 Patriots NFL rushing record still stands strong (3,165 yards).
LOCAL LINKS
- Mark Daniels reports Bill Belichick has some tough decisions to make. This week, we’ll see the Patriots trim their roster down to 75 and eventually 53.
- Tom E. Curran notes the Patriots don't have a mass of easy releases this year, as Bill Belichick discusses the risk of exposing players to waiver claims.
- Mike Reiss passes in his final 53-man roster projection before tomorrow's deadline. Knighton gets the knife.
- Adam Kurkjian Patriots Notebook: Cut-down day looms for seven players; More.
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Deciding factor why the Patriots made Cyrus Jones the top pick, comes to light.
- Ben Volin Sunday Football Notes: What challenges awaits Patriots in first four games?
- Jeff Howe explains how the Patriots turned the Panthers’ self-proclaimed superhero into a comic book punchline Friday night.
- Karen Guregian hears from Patriots insiders who dispel the idea of a Brady-Belichick rift.
- Stephen Hewitt finds Jacoby Brissett is treating his perfect night as nothing more than a feather in his cap, and moving on to the next challenge.
- Christopher Price reacts to the return of Tom Brady Friday night: "Oh yeah: THAT’S what was missing the first two weeks of the preseason."
- Tom E. Curran thinks Jacoby Brissett's performance removes the Patriots' need for a veteran backup quarterback.
- Mark Daniels notes the Patriots shook up their DE depth a little bit this past week by acquiring Barkevious Mingo, and now there’s no shortage of edge rushers in New England.
- Mike Reiss reviews the film from Friday and shares his final thoughts: Vincent Valentine is muscling his way to more playing time.
- Ben Volin shares some notes after rewatching Pats-Panthers.
- Nick O'Malley tells us 10 things we learned from Pats-Panthers. 1. Patriots rookies are playing some big snaps.
- Mike Reiss mentions veteran DT Terrance Knighton didn't log a defensive snap in the Pats' win.
- Michael Hurley finds Terrance Knighton is uncertain of his role on the team after not playing vs. the Panthers.
- Mike Reiss notes undrafted rookie Cre'Von LeBlanc played a team-high 59 snaps Friday as he makes a charge for a possible fifth spot at cornerback.
- Phil Perry hears Belichick is considering using Cyrus Jones as the team's No. 1 punt returner.
- Christopher Price explains why individual preseason stats matter.
- Mike Reiss reports LB Jonathan Freeny signs a 2-year extension with the Pats.
- Nick O'Malley sees the extension of Jonathan Freeney as insurance against either Jamie Collins or Dont'a Hightower get hurt.
- Adam Kurkjian writes how Chris Long is admiring of Trey Flowers' approach to being a Patriot, his professionalism and smarts.
- Mike Reiss catches up with DE Chris Long to talk about New England's vibe heading into the season. (31 sec. video)
- Mike Petraglia talks Jacoby Brissett, Chris Long, Barkevious Mingo. (5.15 min. video)
- James Toscano previews the Patriots special teams: Stephen Gostkowski is still the NFL's best.
- Mark Daniels Patriots Journal: No shortage of edge pass rushers; More.
- AP Report: With Broncos, Patriots flawed, no clear favorite in AFC.
- Mark Farinella serves up some sour milk for our morning coffee with seven reasons to curb your enthusiasm over the Patriots.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots part ways with Terrance Knighton.
- Zac Jackson (ProFootballTalk) Stork fails physical, trade rescinded.
- Conor Orr (NFL.com) Bill Belichick explains handling 'tough' roster decisions.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) AFC position battles: Patriots entire offensive line.
- Bruce Y. Lee (Forbes) Tom Brady gets cut: How can others avoid the same fate?
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: The Kaepernick-anthem aftermath.
- Greg A. Bedard (SI) Super Bowl LI pick: Why the Cardinals will beat the Steelers.
DUMPSTER DIVE
- Jane McManus (ESPN) The NFL is finding out just how complicated domestic violence punishments can be.
- Staff (USA Today) Giants kicker Josh Brown violated protective order two months after arrest.
- Dave Zirin (The Nation) What the NFL Players' Union has to say about Colin Kaepernick's protest.
- Ian Gunn (Sports Esquires) This week's sports law links.