TEAM TALK
- PFW in Progress talks about Rob Gronkowski's contract and welcomes Jason McCourty to the studio.
- Angelique Fiske writes about Tom Brady and Robert Kraft at the Met Gala.
- Watch Patriots defensive backs Devin and Jason McCourty meet the media.
- Patriots players talk about their most influential teachers on Teacher Appreciation Day.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mark Daniels (Providence Journal) believes that Jason McCourty is already bringing leadership to the Patriots.
- Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) writes that Jason McCourty is ready for the challenge that is joining the Patriots.
- Miguel Benzan (Boston Sports Journal) asks about the Patriots' 2019 compensatory draft picks.
- Jeff Howe (The Athletic Boston) writes about Braxton Berrios' proving-people-wrong attitude.
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) thinks that the Patriots' veteran additions add perspective and leadership to the team.
- Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) writes about Jerod Mayo, who thinks that the Patriots' culture is changing.
- Zack Cox (NESN) reports why Devin McCourty isn't expecting his brother Jason to replace Malcolm Butler.
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) notes that Devin McCourty knows the adversity his brother faced as part of the 0-16 Browns.
- Ryan Hannable (WEEI) writes about how Jason McCourty was able to get number 30 from Duron Harmon.
- Christopher Simoneau (Full Press Coverage) reports that the Patriots are expected to make a run at free agent linebacker Brian Cushing.
- Doug Kyed (NESN) feels that Jason McCourty is already benefitting from the Patriots' twin magic.
- Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) writes that Isaiah Wynn's fast track to Foxboro is fueled by hard work and consistency.
- Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) doesn't think this graffiti in Philadelphia will sit well with Patriots fans.
- Robert Alvarez (Pats Fans) shares a photo of Rob Gronkowski “seeing that future”.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Andy Benoit (Sports Illustrated) reveals his true draft grades... for 2014. /Patriots get a B-
- Dan Graziano (ESPN) asks which quarterbacks could topple Matt Ryan's record-breaking deal within the next five years.
- Adam Stites (SB Nation) publishes his first post-draft power rankings.
- Rob Goldberg (Bleacher Report) reports that Saints running back Mark Ingram has been suspended for four games.
- Zach Kruse (Bleacher Report) buys or sells the biggest draft questions of each team.
- Sabrina Eaton (Cleveland Plain Dealer) writes that former Colts and Patriots wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez won the Republican primary in Ohio's 16th congressional district.
- FPC Radio takes a look at the draft's winners and losers.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) notes that free agent Cliff Avril has been contacted by “a few” teams.
- Scott Spratt (Pro Football Focus) wonders which quarterbacks are most subject to temperature fluctuations in 2018.
- Terez Paylor (Yahoo! Sports) assesses what Matt Ryan's new contract means for other quarterbacks.
- Michael David Smith (Pro Football Talk) thinks that the Patriots are in good shape when it comes to 2019 compensatory picks.
- ESPN.com sets up the NFL's quarterback battles.
- Brent Sobleski (Bleacher Report) lists each team's most likely undrafted rookie to make the cut.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) ranks the NFL's best offenses.
- Zac Robinson and Steve Palazzolo (Pro Football Focus) analyze how teams should use their rookie quarterbacks's skill sets. /No mention of Danny Etling