TEAM TALK
- Press Release: Patriots 2018 preseason opponents announced.
- Erik Scalavino expands on the Patriots preseason slate, noting that it’s likely there will be discussions between Washington, Philly, and New England to coordinate joint training camp practices in early August.
- Lauren Williams helps us get to know Patriots newest TE Troy Niklas.
- Don Banks’ Mock Draft 3.0. Pats pick Notre Dame OT Mike McGlinchey and Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph.
- From the NFL - Cordarrelle Patterson talks about being traded to the Patriots and what he will bring to his new team. (2.39 min. video)
- From the NFL - The “Good Morning Football” crew debate if the Patriots should draft a quarterback in the 1st round. (3.56 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed offers up some assorted thoughts on the Patriots preseason schedule: New Redskins QB Alex Smith will come to town in Week 1.
- Ryan Hannable suggests that if the Patriots draft a QB early in the draft, based on how competitive he is, Brady will do everything in his power to not have that player be a better option than him.
- Ryan Hannable reports Nick Caserio met privately with Western Kentucky QB Mike White, continuing their due diligence on all ranges of QBs before the draft.
- Ryan Hannable passes along a report that says the Patriots are the team most interested in QB Lamar Jackson.
- Doug Kyed resets the Patriots depth chart and takes a look at the team’s biggest pre-draft needs.
- Mike Reiss gives us a breakdown of the edge players on the Patriots roster.
- Mark Daniels looks at how the Patriots may fill positions of need through the draft: Left Tackle - Linebacker.
- Phil Perry profiles two linebacker prospects who might not be viewed as Swiss Army Knives but still have the potential to be extremely effective at different spots: Georgia’s Lorenzo Carter and Iowa’s Josey Jewell.
- Ryan Hannable notes that according to Ian Rapoport, the Pats hosted potential first-round pick, Texas OT Connor Williams yesterday.
- Karen Guregian finds Cordarelle Patterson wanting to be more than just a return specialist.
- Ian Logue (PatsFans) Thursday Patriots Notebook: Preseason schedule announced; Belichick has big expectations for Patterson.
- Doug Kyed notes Tom Brady, or whoever runs his Instagram account, apparently is a fan of Louisville QB prospect Lamar Jackson.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Best of social media: Patriots celebrate “national siblings day”.
- Russ Goldman (PatsFans) Patriots Fourth and Two Podcast: Offensive draft preview for the Patriots. (69.11 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Andy Benoit (SI) Patriots draft: The case for taking a QB, and the case against it.
- Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) Expect the unexpected from the fully loaded Patriots in the Draft.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Patriots spending a lot of time scouting quarterback prospects.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady could miss first day of offseason program.
- Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) The debrief: Busy Patriots, Rams still have major to-do lists this offseason.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Three and out: New England Patriots’ 2018 NFL draft needs, prospect fits.
- Tim McManus (ESPN) NFL announces 2018 preseason schedule; Eagles at Pats in Week 2.
- Emily Kaplan (ESPN) Patriots, Robert Kraft express condolences for Humboldt broadcaster.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Cordarrelle Patterson campaigning for kickoffs to remain part of the game.
- Albert Breer (SI) Game Plan: NFL draft rumors start in Cleveland, where No. 1 overall pick is no sure thing; A good draft for grunt positions; More.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Yes, the regular season schedule is coming soon.
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) NFL Mailbag: Dak Prescott vs. Carson Wentz debate over?
- Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) Eric Reid’s Bengals visit reveals how hard-line NFL owners are treating protests.