TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo catches up with Super Bowl hero James White, who remains grounded after a whirlwind offseason.
- Erik Scalavino sees DL Lawrence Guy's versatility helping him win a job with the Patriots in 2017.
- Andy Hart power-ranks the Patriots 2017 schedule, from the Chiefs to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
- Press Pass Highlights: James White (1.18 min. video) and Lawrence Guy (1.38 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jim McBride hears from James White who is ready and willing to share the backfield, even after signing his lucrative contract.
- Rich Garven finds James White is not dwelling on his Super Bowl success.
- Mike Reiss notes James White said that his primary focus is on the upcoming season, not his heroics in the Patriots' comeback win (after admitting he watched the game-winning touchdown "too many times."
- Zack Cox reports that when asked about his stellar Super Bowl performance, James White brushed it off, "Nobody cares about that anymore." //Slowly raises hand, whispers "I do."
- Doug Kyed takes another look at the Patriots' crowded backfield.
- Doug Kyed says Lawrence Guy's versatility gives the Patriots' D-line plenty of options.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Versatile 300-pound DL Lawrence Guy jokes he's willing to play CB.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Super Bowl LI hero James White stays humble even after lucrative extension; DL Lawrence Guy wouldn't offer any hints to his potential usage in 2017.
- Hector Longo (All22) For what it’s worth, Patriots cornerbacks rank fifth on Ex-Steelers’ list.
- Isaiah Houde (PatriotsWire) Stephon Gilmore speaks on playing against Tom Brady in practice.
- Aiden Stenson (NEPatriotsLife) The Pats' biggest 2017 breakout candidate: Jonathan Jones.
- Chris Bokum (PatriotsWire) Rotoworld ranks Patriots 7th in NFL's best QB situations 2017.
- Hector Longo (All22) Patriots Flashback: Even unconscious, wide receiver David Patten delivered in 2001.
- Nicole Yang notes Bill Belichick explains one of the biggest compliments he's received in his life, and it has nothing to do with football.
- Mike Reiss mentions that Foxboro Stadium was officially demolished 15 years ago today.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (The MMQB) Game Plan: Gassers and excuses: How the Bolts are handling move; Plus, First and Ten and Four Downs.
- Andrew Brandt (The MMQB) NFL celebration fun police will ride again.
- Kristopher Knox (Bleacher Report) New England Patriots' biggest remaining offseason question marks.
- Maurice Jones-Drew (NFL.com) Running back relocations: Which veteran additions will thrive? Nos 8/9) Rex Burkhead/Mike Gillislee.
- Jason B. Hirschhorn (Sports on Earth) The Super bowl case for every team.
- Cameron DaSilva (Fox Sports) 6 things you didn’t know about the 2nd biggest trade in NFL history: Bill Belichick to the Patriots.
- Chris Burke (SI) NFL coaches under pressure: Whose jobs are at risk heading into the 2017 season?
- Dan Graziano (ESPN) With 99 days until NFL season, here are 99 people who will shape it.
- Brad Gagnon (The Comeback) NFL offseason divisional power rankings.
- Cameron DaSilva (Fox Sports) Ranking the importance of every NFL position, from QB to long snapper.
- Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) Comparing starting QBs from 2017 and 1992.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Adam Gase wants Dolphins rookies to earn their logos. /Why not the veterans?.
- Daniel Popper (NY Daily News) Jets QB Bryce Petty, who says he’s confident now, tries not to play what-if game after last year’s injury.
- Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Tom Brady's play taught Steelers they need more man coverage. /Ya think?
- John Ourand (SportsBusinessDaily) Tirico to call "Thursday Night Football" for NBC this season.
- Brad Gagnon (The Comeback) Which NFL teams will start talking relocation now?
- Jenny Vrentas (The MMQB) The quest for a better football helmet.