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TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate whether or not the Patriots should draft a quarterback this year.
- The team goes inside the numbers of the 2017 season.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) believes that the Patriots' seldom use of the franchise tag will continue this year.
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) thinks that New England's defensive issues extend beyond the pass rush.
- Zack Cox (NESN) offers an offseason outlook for the Patriots defensive line.
- Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) reports that there is a reasonable chance that the Patriots bring back James Harrison.
- Michael Hurley (CBS Boston) takes a look at one football reason why Malcolm Butler didn't play on defense in the Super Bowl.
- Ryan Hannable (WEEI) ranks the Patriots' top needs entering the offseason.
- Darren Hartwell (NESN) shares Devin McCourty's interesting admission about the Malcolm Butler Super Bowl benching.
- Ian Glendon (Full Press Coverage) argues that re-signing James Harrison is a no-brainer for the Patriots.
- Ryan Hannable (WEEI) thinks that clues on Tom Brady's successor will come soon.
- Mike Cole (NESN) shares a rumor that WWE is willing to offer Rob Gronkowski a contract in case he retires from the NFL.
- Melissa Chang (Patriots Wire) makes the case for why the Patriots should re-sign Rex Burkhead.
- Phil Perry (NBC Boston) asks if New England will stick with Dion Lewis or hand the football to somebody else in the future.
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) publishes his quick-hit thoughts around the Patriots and the NFL.
- Isaiah Houde (Patriots Wire) argues why the Patriots should go after cornerback Bashaud Breeland this free agency.
- Doug Kyed (NESN) believes that free agent Dion Lewis might be out of New England's price range.
- Brent Schwartz (Patriots Wire) lists four keys for the Patriots this offseason.
- Kevin Dillon (MassLive.com) asks if Rob Gronkowski deserves to be in the Hall of Fame if he retired today.
- Phil Perry (NBC Boston) thinks that the cornerback search is on for the Patriots.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans.com) believes the Patriots' decision with James Harrison will be an intriguing one.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Ryan Dunleavy (NJ.com) talked to Patriots team captain Devin McCourty about Malcolm Butler's Super Bowl benching.
- Matt Harmon (NFL.com) takes a look at 2017's most elusive rushers. /Dion Lewis mentioned
- Jeanna Thomas (SB Nation) explains the franchise tag in a two-minute read.
- Peter King (The MMQB) offers his early thoughts on free agency and the draft.
- Dan Kadar (SB Nation) publishes his latest mock draft.
- Michael Renner (Pro Football Focus) writes about the best offensive line options in free agency. /Nate Solder among the players listed
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) lists eight players who might receive the franchise tag.
- Gordon McGuiness (Pro Football Focus) takes a look at free agency signings that paid off this season.
- Jacob Feldman (The MMQB) thinks that the offseason could get wild.
- Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk) does not yet see any indication about how Rob Gronkowski's future will look like.
- Khadrice Rollins (Sports Illustrated) reports that the Dolphins will donate to the family of the football coach killed in last week's Florida school shooting.
- Darren Rovell (ESPN) notes that a “family version” of Tom Brady's Super Bowl LI ring was sold for $344,927.
- Edward Lewis (NFL.com) writes that the Texans will release linebacker Brian Cushing.
- Curtis Patrick (Pro Football Focus) offers his fantasy offseason wishlist for the Patriots.
- Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk) argues that the NFL should open the trade window earlier.