TEAM TALK
- Don Banks says that despite all the moves this offseason, it’s a wildly familiar bunch of offfensive coordinators that have been assembled this season.
- PFW in Progress 2/22: Free Agency Talk. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed profiles free agent LaAdrian Waddle and tells us why it would be smart for the Patriots to re-sign him.
- Phil Perry profiles the Interior Offensive Line and finds it ‘rock solid.’
- Michael Hurley describes how a conference championship game with a trip to the Super Bowl hanging in the balance represents the biggest moment of many players’ careers. But for Tom Brady, it was a fun little Sunday.
- Zack Cox states free agent Matthew Slater is the best special teams player of his era even though he missed nearly half of the 2017 season. Should the Pats re-sign him?
- Russell Easterbrooks (FootballNation) Free agents the Patriots should consider.
- Zack Cox takes a look at free agent Ricky Jean Francois, who made a strong case for a new contract.
- Hugo (PatsFootballFans) Tipping pitches and the Patriots defense.
- WEEI highlights Daniel Jeremiah on Not Sunday podcast: Patriots shouldn’t draft QB in 1st round, keep an eye on Kyle Lauletta.
- Russell Easterbrooks (FootballNation) Pre-NFL Combine Patriots mock draft. See who they take in every round.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL Notes: Jarvis Landry’s franchise tag part of pivotal offseason for Dolphins, plus more.
- Cam Mellor (ProFootballFocus) 2018 NFL Free Agency update: cuts, tags and more.
- Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Five players who could reset the market value for non-quarterbacks.
- Michael Robinson (NFL.com) Ten running backs worth pursuing in free agency/2018 NFL Draft.
- Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports) 2018 NFL Combine: Prospects with the most on the line in Indianapolis.
- Steve Palazzolo (Pro Football Focus) NFL Scouting Combine preview: Players to watch.
- Mark Schofield (InsideThePylon) Check With Me: Pre-Combine quarterback thoughts.
- Michael Stewart (FanCredSports) 2018 NFL draft preview: Top Defensive Tackle prospects.
- Chad Reuter (NFL.com) 2018 NFL Draft: Josh Allen leads top 10 boom-or-bust prospects.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL sweetens the pot for draft invitees, a little.
- Alex Marvez (Sporting News) Rested Gary Barnidge ready for 2018 NFL free agency, seeks fair offer this time.
- Scott Kacsmar (Football Outsiders) Failed completions 2017.
- Eric Eager (ProFootballFocus) Just how important are sacks for a defense?
- Brett Lieblich (Football Outsiders) 2017 Adjusted Pythagorean wins.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Is Herbstreit’s draft gig an audition for Monday Night Football?
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2018 NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Pats pick Colorado CB Isaiah Oliver.