TEAM TALK
- Media Availability Transcripts: David Andrews and Danny Shelton.
- Media Availability: David Andrews (48 sec. video) and Danny Shelton (1.10 min. video)
- PFW in Progress: David Andrews interview; Matt Light’s call to the Patriots Hall; Sports betting and the recent Supreme Court decision. (2 hour program)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian discovers Danny Shelton hasn’t been fully introduced to the hill he’ll be scaling after practices, but he’s prepared for it and all in on improving his endurance level.
- Mark Daniels notes Danny Shelton admits the strength and conditioning workouts were ‘a struggle’ when he first came to New England, but he’s seeing improvement and hopes to slim down by September.
- Mike Reiss tells us history shows the Patriots would be okay if Danny Shelton is a one-year rental.
- Ryan Hannable reports new Pats DL Danny Shelton wasn’t happy at first that his 5th-year option wasn’t being picked up, but now he’s “just grateful for the opportunity to be here...”
- Stephen Hewitt notes David Andrews is excited with his new Georgia Bulldog teammates, “They’re some good guys, they work hard, so I’m happy for them.”
- Zack Cox can’t help but notice the roster is now littered with ex-Georgia Bulldogs.
- Kevin Duffy sees Sony Michel destined for greatness with the Patriots.
- Karen Guregian catches up with James White at a Children’s Hospital visit and relays why White thinks Cordarrelle Patterson will help the team on many fronts: “He’s definitely a game-changer.”
- Mark Daniels talks with Cordarrelle Patterson on a community outreach and subsequently a team bonding event on Wednesday. “I’m ready for the season to start.”
- Mike Reiss talks about the tradition of Patriots players happy to support the Celtics in the NBA playoffs and notes Dont’a Hightower and Devin McCourty were among the Pats in attendance for Game 2 vs. the Cavs.
- Ryan Spags (WeThePeopleSports) Don’t blink Boston; We are witnessing the greatest 20 year period the sports world has ever seen.
- Phil Perry notes Josh McDaniels says his role hasn’t changed, but he’s open to taking on more.
- Tarringo Basile-Vaughan (ChowderandChampions) Patriots gridiron news: Malcolm Mitchell a key weapon for Tom Brady.
- Ryan Hannable goes over some of the changes that could be coming to NFL kickoffs.
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots Mailbag: How many roster spots are available after removing locks?
- Zack Cox NFL Rumors: Patriots host former CFL QB Austin Apodaca for workout.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Eric Edholm (Pro Football Weekly) Five major NFL milestones that could be reached in 2018: Two major passing marks could be toppled by Drew Brees, Tom Brady.
- Jordan Raanan (ESPN) The dilemma of the QB succession plan.
- Adam Stites and Christian D’Andrea (SB Nation) The 1 position each NFL team should feel great about before the 2018 season. Patriots: Pass rush. /Just kidding. It’s QB.
- Brett Whitefield (Pro Football Focus) PFF’s top 25 NFL players under 25 for 2018. /No Trey Flowers?
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Ranking the top QB-RB-WR trios for all 32 NFL teams ahead of the 2018 season.
- Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports) 2018 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year picture: Top 12 candidates, with a safety at the top.
- Patrick Daugherty (Rotoworld) NFL’s best GMs 2018. No. 1 Bill Belichick.
- Hub Arkush (Pro Football Weekly) Team for the Ages - Head coach: Belichick not just top modern-era coach — he’s obviously the G.O.A.T.
- Eric Edholm (Pro Football Weekly) Team for the Ages — Outside linebackers.
- Eric Edholm (Pro Football Weekly) Team for the Ages — Cornerbacks. Darrelle Revis included.
- Arthur Arkush (Pro Football Talk) Team for the Ages — Safeties.
- Hub Arkush (Pro Football Weekly) Team for the Ages — Specialists. Stephen Gostkowski and Matthew Slater mentioned.
- Adam Schein (NFL.com) Who are the ‘LeBron’ one-man bands of the NFL? /Weird.
- PFW Podcast (Pro Football Weekly): 2018 Divisional Breakdowns - AFC East. (46.37 min.)
- Eric Edholm (Pro Football Weekly) Five reasons we are excited about Cleveland Browns on ‘Hard Knocks’. /For me it serves as a football fix, signaling the season is getting closer.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Colts blame reduced season ticket renewals on poor play, anthem protests. “...a drop of 1,670. Which isn’t bad for a 4-12 team that either recklessly or deliberately lied to the fan base throughout the 2017 offseason regarding whether quarterback Andrew Luck would be ready to go as of Week One or, you know, Week 17.”