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TEAM TALK
- Patriots re-sign WR Matthew Slater.
- Lauren Williams helps us get to know new Patriot RB Jeremy Hill.
- Fun facts: Jeremy Hill.
- Promo - How do we feel about Matthew Slater returning to New England?! (30 second video)
- Don Banks and Nick Stevens Cover 2 podcast: Chris Mortensen interview, strengths of the 2018 NFL Draft class, updating the catch rule, free agency and more. (54 min.)
- PFW in Progress 3/20: Analysis of Patriots roster moves. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Ryan Hannable looks at whether selecting an offensive tackle high in the draft will work.
- Kevin Dillon thumbnails 10 LT prospects New England can draft to replace Nate Solder.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) After initial free agent frenzy, what’s next for the Patriots? “How they approach the next few weeks and the draft will tell a lot of how they feel about their current situation at LT.”
- Ryan Hannable passes along a report that the Pats are bringing back Marquis Flowers, another core special teamer, signing him to a one-year deal worth up to $2.55 million.
- Mike Reiss points out how Bill Belichick’s presence at pro days sparks headlines and social media buzz.
- Ryan Hannable tells us who Bill Belichick is scouting at Georgia’s pro day, his third straight day of pro day attendance.
- Logan Mullen brings up how Georgia LB Roquan Smith gets a smile out of Belichick during pro day.
- Alex Reimer reviews all the post-Super Bowl predictions of a Belichick retirement, and observes he sure isn’t acting like it.
- Ryan Hannable talks about what former Arkansas coach Bret Bielema’s role is with the Patriots.
- Karen Guregian calls the Adrian Clayborn signing a smart depth move for the Patriots.
- Phil Perry takes a look at how Adrian Clayborn was used in Atlanta and tries to project how he will fit into the Pats defense.
- Ryan Hannable hears from Adrian Clayborn on why the Patriots were the best fit for him.
- CBS Boston explains how Adrian Clayborn was born with Erb’s Palsy, but while he’s had to work a little bit harder than others to get to the QB, he hasn’t let it slow him down.
- Ryan Hannable ponders what a potential trade for Rob Gronkowski would look like.
- Ryan Hannable notes Martellus Bennett hasn’t decided yet if he’ll continue playing or retire.
- Jesse Gaunce (NEPatriotsLife) Jeremy Hill and Matt Tobin contracts are low-risk, high-reward deals.
- Mark Dunphy reports DE Harold Landry got a taste of the Patriots’ intensity at Boston College’s pro day, and wants more.
- Matt Dolloff talks about the NFL trying to fix the catch rules, and determines that while certain problems may be solved, the ‘fix’ would only create new ones.
- Michael Hurley points out the main problem with the new catch rule: In the effort to try to make things simpler, the committee just might have added a whole new area for complications and obfuscation. /Surprised anyone?
- Doug Kyed weighs in on the NFL’s new catch rule proposal, explaining how it could further complicate matters.
- Jesse Gaunce (NEPatriotsLife) Update: The catch rule still sucks.
- Nick O’Malley mentions David Ortiz’s wife wants him to try the Tom Brady diet, but the Red Sox legend isn’t budging: ‘I’m gonna enjoy life.’
- Mike D’Abate (FullPressCoverage) Bruins alumni team-up with former Patriot Matt Light’s nonprofit for amazing charity event.
- WGME reports Julian Edelman was spotted in Bangor Tuesday night, where he dined at Evenrood’s, a downtown restaurant, for dinner.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Game Plan: NFL buzz continues to grow for Darnold to Cleveland; How Chicago is building around Trubisky; The realities of NFL in China; Why Eric Reid is unsigned; and more.
- Tom Krasovic (San Diego Union-Tribune) Patriots, Broncos, Chargers have made good moves in recent days.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Five trades NFL teams could make in second wave of free agency. Mike Gillislee to Buccaneers.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Martellus Bennett says he’s unsure about playing in 2018.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Riveron unveils Competition Committee’s catch rule recommendation.
- Steve Rosenbloom (Chicago Tribune) What’s a catch? The NFL looks like it will continue to have no idea.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL Draft gets more coverage than ever with FOX, ABC broadcasts.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL still looking for new P.R. chief.
- Phillip Bupp (Awful Announcing) 10 things you need to know about Charlie and Dick Ebersol’s new football league.
- Rich Cimini (ESPN) NFL players, reform advocates kick off campaign on social justice.