TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2017 Free Agent Tracker.
- The PFW Staff writes about the Patriots alma maters being well represented in NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament.
- Super Selections bracket: Vote for the best Super Bowl play in Patriots history.
- Patriots draft prospect videos: Linebackers.
- PFW in Progress: 03/16 – Hightower re-signed; draft talk.
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed writes about the rumor that Malcolm Butler is "motivated" to finalize a deal with the Saints.
- Doug Kyed argues that Dont’a Hightower is the Patriots’ biggest offseason signing.
- Doug Kyed points out that Kony Ealy should fit in well with the Patriots because he’s all about doing his job.
- Zack Cox reports that Kony Ealy is excited to "learn from the greats".
- Doug Kyed describes how Lawrence Guy describes how he brings versatility to the Patriots’ defensive line.
- Zack Cox explains how Lawrence Guy explains how he couldn’t pass up the change to join the Patriots.
- Zack Cox notes that the Patriots are overwhelming favorites to win Super Bowl LII.
- Doug Kyed takes a look at the Patriots’ early offseason depth chart.
- Sam Galanis shows how Twitter mocked the Jets and their cupcakes after Dont’a Hightower signed with the Patriots.
- Jeff Howe writes about the Patriots’ defensive line taking new shape.
- Jeff Howe thinks that the Malcolm Butler contract situation will drag on a while.
- Ryan Hannable points out that the Patriots are far and away the early Super Bowl favorites.
- Ryan Hannable reports that a former Patriots executive believes Malcolm Butler will play in New England in 2017.
- Ryan Hannable notes that Kony Ealy did not expect to be traded but is looking forward to joining the Patriots.
- Ryan Hannable posts a picture of Bill Belichick attending the Vanderbilt pro day.
- Henry McKenna believes that trading Malcolm Butler to the Saints seems inevitable.
- Henry McKenna thinks Dont’a Hightower’s free agency played out just like Devin McCourty’s.
- Jim McBride notes how Lawrence Guy hopes to bring versatility to the Patriots’ defensive front.
- Mike Reiss ranks the Patriots’ top positional needs after the early free agency signings.
- Mike Reiss reports that Kony Ealy is looking forward to teaming up with Trey Flowers. /so do we, Kony
- Mike Reiss notes that Bill Belichick’s scouting trip took him to Vanderbilt yesterday.
- Tom Curran believes that the Patriots and Saints will work out a trade for Malcolm Butler.
- Tom Curran and Chris Gasper talk about the Malcolm Butler situation on the Quick Slants podcast.
- Nick Underhill talks about the Saints and their interest in Malcolm Butler.
- The CSN Staff reports that Darrelle Revis would be willing to play for the league minimum.
- CBS Boston asks whether or not the Patriots should bring back Darrelle Revis.
- Matt Dolloff dissects the article that called Dont’a Hightower "overhyped and overrated".
NATIONAL NEWS
- Sportsnation (ESPN) asks fans which team has had the best free agency thus far.
- Kevin Clark (The Ringer) writes about how NFL players lost their leverage when it comes to contract negotiations.
- Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk) notes that the belief persists that Jimmy Garoppolo will be with the Patriots beyond 2017.
- David Steele (Sporting News) talks about the best remaining free agency fits – including the Patriots.
- Marc Sessler (nfl.com) points out that Latavius Murray is not in Minnesota to replace Adrian Peterson.
- Marc Sessler (nfl.com) notes that the Ravens have signed cornerback Brandon Carr.
- The nfl.com staff ranks the best remaining free agents.
- Chris Wesseling (nfl.com) reports that the Raiders have signed tight end Jared Cook.
- NFL Network asks about the best catch of the season.
- Kalyn Kahler (The MMQB) catches up with Judge Richard Berman, who says that "Deflategate is finally put to rest".