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TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo tackles this week's Ask PFW Mailbag: Who's in the running, Butler's situation and much more.
- From the NFL: Rapoport on Blount: I know the Patriots would like him back.' (1.38 min. video)
- Behind the Scenes: Patriots at Red Sox Opening Day. (1.18 m in video)
- Robert Kraft presents Tom Brady with recovered Super Bowl jerseys. (44 second video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Ryan Hannable looks further into why the Patriots have been so aggressive this offseason - without throwing away the future in the process.
- Doug Kyed considers whether the Patriots are actually planning to go into the draft without first or second round picks.
- Kevin Duffy thumbnails several edge rushers the Patriots could target with the No. 72 overall pick in the draft.
- Doug Kyed looks at the low-key needs the Patriots could address this season, with an eye toward the future.
- Ryan Hannable updates us with the status of LeGarrette Blount's possible return.
- Ryan Hannable points out Bill Belichick did not need to get Robert Kraft's permission to host Adrian Peterson.
- Kevin Slane highlights Chris Evans as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel, acting like a little kid when he talks about Tom Brady.
- Bill Speros says Rob Gronkowski has party-crashed 2017 and 'it's all fun until he can no longer play or be productive on the football field.'
- Phil Perry reviews the Romo retirement ripple effect on Jimmy Garoppolo and the Patriots.
- Mike Reiss mentions that over the last decade, the lead CBS broadcast tandem -- which Tony Romo will join -- called an average of 5.5 Patriots games per season.
- Michael Felger explains why Tony Romo is going to 'absolutely suck' as a broadcaster. (1.45 min.video)
- Kevin Duffy notes Dont'a Hightower was presented with the Spirit Award at Monday night's Sports Spectacular, recognizing him for his off-field work raising funds and awareness for diabetes.
- Nicole Yang finds Tom Brady enjoying a peaceful night out with wife Gisele Bündchen at a local concert.
- WBZ-TV I-Team has a cool story about how a Seattle Patriot' fan's tip helped the FBI track down Tom Brady's stolen Super Bowl jerseys in Mexico.
- AP Report: Super Bowl trophy coming to Vermont Statehouse.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Hector Longo (All 22) NFL analyst sees LeGarrette Blount, Patriots far apart on deal.
- Chris Burke (SI) How Tony Romo's departure shakes up the plans of the teams still looking for a QB.
- Marc Sessler (NFL.com) Winners and losers from Tony Romo's retirement.
- Christian D'Andrea (SB Nation) Jimmy Garoppolo and the Patriots may be the real winners in Tony Romo’s retirement.
- Lorenzo Reyes (USA Today) Winners and losers of Tony Romo's decision to retire from NFL. Winners: Patriots.
- Andre Vergara (Fox Sports) Colin Cowherd: The Patriots are the biggest winner with Tony Romo retiring.
- Clair McNear (The Ringer) So long, sweet Simms: ...The internet’s favorite punching bag is getting the boot from CBS’s lead booth to clear the way for Tony Romo.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Phil Simms’ agent: "Multiple years" left on contract.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point stance: Players see double standard with Gronk.
- Daniel Cypra (SportsLine) Rob Gronkowski favored to play more than 10 games this season.
- Pete Dougherty (USA Today) Can Brady, Rodgers defy Father Time?
- Jeffri Chadiha (NFL.como) Peterson, Kaepernick among intriguing free agents.
- Jimmie Kaylor (The Cheatsheet) These 15 NFL teams have the easiest schedules in 2017.
- Cameron DaSilva (Fox Sports) The NFL’s top 50 currently employed quarterbacks, ranked.
- Nick Shook (NFL.com) Report: Amazon to stream 'Thursday Night Football'.
- Will Leitch (Sports on Earth) Dumbest stories of March 2017.