New England Patriots links 3/02/18 - 2018 NFL Scouting Combine: Questions abound on RBs, Pats’ dramas

TEAM TALK

• Paul Perillo Combine Notebook: Tracking the data.
• Don Banks NFL Scouting Combine Day 2 Snap Judgments.
• Paul Perillo talks about the state of the offensive line and how the OL class of this year’s combine is looking.
• Andy Hart notes how running backs are the talk of the combine in Indy.

LOCAL LINKS

• Jeff Howe lays out a surprising trade scenario that could bring Odell Beckham to the Patriots. /Interesting.
• Karen Guregian shares the questions everyone is asking at the combine about the Patriots.
• Tom E. Curran states the the friction and fatigue (inevitable in the Patriots’ near two-decade dynasty) were at a record high in 2017, and warns that if left unchecked, that’s what will end it.
• CBS Boston reports the Patriots get the 43rd overall draft pick after coin flip, to complete the Jimmy Garoppolo trade.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Lorenzo Alexander details moments he was overwhelmed by Tom Brady.
• Doug Kyed reveals which players the Pats have met with at the combine.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Report: Danny Amendola’s free agency ‘market is heating up’.
• Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) 10 Patriots free agency targets.
• Michael Hurley wonders if Michael Bennett could end up with the Patriots.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Josh McDaniels explains the difficulties of coaching Tom Brady.
• Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) 2017 Pats left more questions than answers.
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Impending free agent Nate Solder should command a hefty price tag this offseason; More.
• Zack Cox thinks the Pats should have an eye on UCLA tackle Kolton Miller after an impressive Combine workout.
• Ryan Hannable wonders if Nate Solder moves on, could Matt Ryan’s cousin be a target in the draft for the Pats?
• Zack Cox gives us eight RBs and O-linemen to watch on Friday.
• Ty Anderson explains why there’s no chance Rob Gronkowski could become a pro wrestler.
• Ricky Doyle notes Adam Schefter fully expects Rob Gronkowski back with the Patriots in 2018.
• Alex Reimer writes that it’s not surprising the Patriots are one of the most coveted draws in the NFL for next season.
• Ryan Hannable reports Chris Hogan attended a “business combine” in New York this week with other NFL players and afterward reflected on the Super Bowl loss.
• Ryan Hannable notes the Patriots may be in a position to draft their first running back since James White, and points to Nyheim Hines from NC State as a good option.
• Kevin Duffy thinks New England could be in the market to draft a running back, and lists some prospects who might fit.
• Doug Kyed Patriots Mailbag: Is Richard Sherman or Aqib Talib a better fit?
• Nick O’Malley offers a look at the best (and worst) 40 times on the Patriots.
• Hayden Bird notes 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan believes the Patriots were “pushed” into trading Jimmy Garoppolo by the looming trade deadline.
• CBS Boston tries to call it awkward that the Patriots Twitter account wished Malcolm Butler a Happy Birthday. Pats’ social media wishes all their players a happy birthday, so what’s the big deal?

NATIONAL NEWS

• Shalise Manza Young (Yahoo! Sports) Robert Kraft baby story latest page in Patriots’ surprising drama.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Rosenhaus: No timetable for Gronkowski decision.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Plenty of interest in Dion Lewis.
• Staff (CBS Sports) NFL Combine 2018: Follow all the action for Friday.
• Robert Klemko (SI) NFL Combine 2018: What we learned from coaches, GMs on Thursday.
• Official Source (NFL.com) Combine top performers, full results, sortable.
• Eric Galko (Sporting News) NFL Combine 2018: How each drill affects different position groups.
• Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) NFL combine: 10 players with something to prove.
• Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) NFL combine sleepers: 10 under-the-radar prospects who could raise draft stock.
• Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Six teams in the best position for free agency with the most cap space.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Richard Sherman had surgery on his left Achilles.
• Tim Rohan (SI) Jonathan Martin’s life in the shadows.