TEAM TALK
- Recapping the Patriots 2017 NFL Draft: All of the coverage on the Patriots draft picks in one convenient place.
- Press Release: Notes from the Patriots 2017 NFL Draft.
- Don Banks Snap Judgments: NFL Draft rounds 2-3 and rounds 4-7.
- Post Draft Presser: Nick Caserio (20.57 min. video)
- Conference Calls: DE Derek Rivers (10.28 min. audio) - OL Antonio Garcia (7.42 min. audio) DE Deatrich Wise (9.37 min. audio) - OL Conor McDermott (7.51 min. audio)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss posts some quick-hit weekend thoughts: If not for Senior Bowl, Patriots might have shied away from top picks; More.
- Ryan Hannable's Sunday 7: Patriots 2017 draft will be defined by veterans Brandin Cooks, Kony Ealy, Mike Gillislee.
- Jeff Howe shares five observations on the Patriots' draft: The Patriots may have put together the most eventful four-player draft class in history.
- Mike Reiss breaks down the New England Patriots' 2017 draft class.
- Jeff Howe summarizes the 2017 draft: The Patriots made trades.
- Mike Reiss spotlights how connections with past staffers sparked Patriots' trading during draft, plus this tidbit: Belichick has now made 20 draft-day trades moving up, 22 moving down and 21 involving players.
- Ben Volin writes on how the Patriots decided to punt on this year's 'deep' draft.
- Kevin Duffy gives us all the major takeaways from the New England Patriots' four-man haul.
- CBS Boston recaps the Patriots draft, noting the team made just four picks, but addressed two key areas on the depth chart.
- Ryan Hannable notes Nick Caserio said Tom Brady's age "had zero to do with" the Patriots trading draft picks for proven players.
- Jimmy Golen (AP) Patriots keep backup for Brady and add players to protect him.
- Karen Guregian presents the draft capsules on the Pats' four picks.
- Ryan Hannable shares his initial thoughts on each of the Patriots draft picks: DE Derek Rivers - OT Antonio Garcia - DE Deatrich Wise - OT Conor McDermott.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 5 things Patriots fans should know about Youngstown State DE Derek Rivers.
- Chris Bokum (PatriotsWire) 5 things to know about Troy OT Antonio Garcia.
- Brent Schwartz (PatriotsWire) 5 things Patriots' fans should know about Deatrich Wise.
- Jeff Howe reports on the Patriots trade with the Chiefs to acquire TE James O'Shaughnessy.
- Doug Kyed keeps track of the Patriots' undrafted free agent signings.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) After drafting tiny 2017 class, Patriots sign huge number of undrafted players.
- Karen Guregian notes how bypassing a Malcolm Butler trade can pay dividends for the Patriots.
- Adam Kurkjian talks about how the Jets and Bills loaded up in the draft at safety, in an effort to slow the Patriots offense.
- Joe Soriano (MusketFire) New England Patriots: Were they the biggest draft winners?
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: As expected, team picks up fifth-year option on wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Browns fail to pry Jimmy Garoppolo away from Pats.
- Karen Guregian NFL Notebook: Bill Belichick, Patriots in no rush to deal with Jimmy Garoppolo.
- Hayden Bird relays a Drew Bledsoe story about skiing with Tom Brady.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Teams that improved the most after the 2017 NFL Draft. Patriots included.
- Steve Palazzolo (Pro Football Focus) PFF's 2017 NFL draft recap for all 32 teams.
- Andy Benoit (The MMQB) 2017 NFL Draft: Lasting impressions.
- Eric Single (SI) NFL Draft 2017: Winners and losers.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2017 NFL Draft, Winners and Losers.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) Best and most worrisome picks from the 2017 NFL Draft.
- Dieter Kurtenbach (Fox Sports) 15 steals in the 2017 NFL Draft.
- Michael Renner (Pro Football Focus) 10 Best value picks of the 2017 Draft.
- Albert Breer (The MMQB) On the News: Everything falls in place for Tampa; The Patriots’ first pick had opposing scouts groaning; More.
- Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: 'Ready to be a 49er?' Inside San Francisco's draft room.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) This NFL Draft had major risks, QB steals, and familiar teams outsmarting everyone. The Most Bang for Your Buck Award: New England Patriots.
- Kalyn Kahler (The MMQB) Humans of the NFL Draft.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL needs to change its rules regarding undrafted free agents.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) 28 players who entered the draft early went undrafted.
- Dieter Kurtenbach (Fox Sports) 2017 NFL Draft Final Grades. Pats earn an A+.
- Doug Farrar (Bleacher Report) Final team-by-team grades for the 2017 NFL Draft. Patriots: A.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) 2017 NFL draft team grades: Who had best, worst classes? Pats given A-.
- Dan Kadar (SB Nation) NFL draft grades 2017: Which teams won the draft? Pats given B+.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) NFL Draft grades. Patriots B+.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) NFL Draft Grades for all 32 teams. Pats get a B.
- Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Report) NFL Power Rankings: Where does every team stand after the draft? No. 1 Patriots.
- Shea Serrano (The Ringer) We're already planning the Texans' Super Bowl parade.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Mike Mayock doesn’t hide his contempt for draft’s circus atmosphere.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL teams have revised the draft trade chart.
DUMPSTER DIVE
- Michael Powell (AJC.com) From combine to draft, NFL prospects treated like pieces of meat.
- Ron Borges calls Roger Goodell's stand on pot 'pure reefer madness.'