TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino shares his draft profile on third round draft pick Tony Garcia, noting how toughness and maturity set him apart.
- Inside look at Thursday's Patriots OTA. (40 second clip)
- Devin McCourty recalls Matthew Slater's heads up play in Super Bowl LI. (1 min. video)
- Photos: Patriots OTA June 1, 2017.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss points out how the Patriots top 4 DTs have the same scheme flexibility the Patriots aim to use in a shape-shifting defense that befuddles opponents.
- Michael Hurley says that according to the ESPN analytics team, the 2017 Patriots ought to be good. Really good.
- Matt Barbato (All22) Patriots listed as virtual lock to make the playoffs by ESPN.
- Doug Kyed mentions the teams picked by an ESPN panel that could challenge the Patriots in 2017.
- Ryan Hannable wonders if Cyrus Jones could be similar to what Trey Flowers was in 2016.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Stephen Gostkowski attends OTA after missing session.
- Phil Perry talks about how the Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to shift away from playing primarily zone coverages in order to give themselves a better chance against Tom Brady.
- Jon Schlosser (All22) Steelers G Willie Colon on fighting Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi and S Rodney Harrison.
- Kevin Duffy notes Lawrence Guy recalls his free agent visit with Bill Belichick.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 3 Things to know about Patriots UDFA LB Harvey Langi.
- Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry give their pick on which player will have the biggest impact on the Patriots defensive line. (1.49 min. video)
- Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry offer up who they think will be the Patriots leading rusher. (1 min. video)
- Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry choose who they think will win the last WR spot. (1.06 min. video)
- Doug Kyed Patriots Mailbag: How many players rank in NFL's top five at their position?
- CSNNE notes Tom Brady wished good luck to Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James and Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Matt Ryan steals Bill Belichick's line.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Repot) Every NFL team's biggest mistake so far this offseason. Patriots: Signing Stephon Gilmore without trading Malcolm Butler.
- Michael Bonnette (LSUSports) Kevin Faulk listed on 2018 College Football HOF ballot.
- Greg Bishop (The MMQB) 10 Things I think I think: Ty Montgomery, at home atop the RB depth chart; Plus why Revis critics are getting it wrong, John Clayton’s legacy, and more.
- Robert Mays (The Ringer) The benefits of going big: NFL defenses are repeatedly prioritizing speed over size. This season, look for offenses to counter by beefing up.
- Instant Debate (NFL.com) Super Bowl LII dream matchups: Who do you want to see in Minneapolis?
- Cameron DaSilva (Fox Sports) The NFL’s 12 biggest names who could lose their starting jobs in 2017. No. 7 Chris Hogan.
- Brent Sobleski (Bleacher Report) Last chance watch: 10 Players fighting for their football lives in 2017.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Biggest remaining weak spot of each team: AFC and NFC.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) From Cam to Gronk: Top 10 candidates to bounce back after a rough 2016.
- Matthew Tabeek (AtlantaFalcons) Matt Ryan explains transition under Steve Sarkisian, why Falcons are over the Super Bowl.
- Brian Costello (NY Post) Jets give up on Calvin Pryor in trade that brings back linebacker.
- Joe Menzer (Fox Sports) Kyle Busch offers Bill Belichick comparison: ‘We are more successful than others’.