New England Patriots links 6/26/18 - Sony Michel: Deal could be coming ‘sooner rather than later’

TEAM TALK

• Erik Scalavino talks about the history of the Patriots holding joint practices at training camp, and how fans are disappointed there will not be any this year.
• From NFL Network: ‘Top 100 Players of 2018’: Tom Brady No. 1. (3.53 min. video)
• Photos: Patriots cheerleaders fitness night at Patriot Place.

LOCAL LINKS

• Darren Hartwell finds Tom Brady strikes a positive note in his reaction to being name No. 1 on the ‘NFL Top 100’.
• Tom E. Curran looks back at Tom Brady’s interviews, trying to reconcile his ‘sooner rather than later’ comment to Oprah with his desire for a sixth ring - “which would put him on a level virtually unmatched in any sport, not just football”. /Get some fresh air and sunlight, Tom.
• Ricky Doyle mentions Sony Michel shed a little light on his contract situation. /Don’t tell Tom E. Curran, but Michel suggests a deal could be coming ‘sooner rather than later.’
• Tanya Ray Fox (PatriotWire) Sony Michel speaks on being the final Patriots rookie without a contract.
• Michael Hurley offers a far-too-in-depth breakdown of Tom Brady’s workout video with Julian Edelman.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Was Tom Brady teasing a second season for ‘Tom vs. Time’?
• Ryan Hannable speculates on when Julian Edelman will get a ruling on his 4-game suspension, following his appeal.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Ranking top-25 Patriots: No. 21 James White.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 3 Patriots’ offseason acquisitions who will have huge roles.
• Adam London notes Tom Brady pitched a position change to Von Miller on his Instagram account.
• Tanya Ray Fox (PatriotsWire) Tom Brady falls to second in 2018 NFL MVP odds.
• Russ Goldman (PatsFans) Patriots Fourth and Two podcast: Julian Edelman’s situation; More. (58 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Top 100 Players of 2018 (NFL.com) Tom Brady No. 1. (3.53 min. video)
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Tom Brady finishes No. 1 in NFL Network’s annual list, which continues an amazing run.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady repeats as No. 1 player in NFL Network’s Top 100.
• Highlights (NFL.com) Top 10 Tom Brady plays in 2017. (4.44 min. video)
• Around the NFL (NFL.com) Team-by-team breakdown of Top 100 Players of 2018.
• Reaction Show (NFL.com) Who got snubbed from this year’s ‘Top 100’? (2.44 min. video)
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Patriots will not hold joint practices this summer.
• Mike Clay (ESPN) Rating No. 1 wide receivers for all 32 teams. Tier 1: Julian Edelman.
• NFL Nation (ESPN) Forecasting top 10 rookie RBs: Saquon has company. Sony Michel included.
• Danny Kelly (The Ringer) For these nine NFL players, 2018 is a now-or-never year.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Julian Edelman decision should come soon.
• SportsCenter (ESPN) Bill Polian says players are responsible for what they take. ”The unknown substance is a little more unknown.” (1.47 min. video) /Mmkay Bill, thanks for weighing in.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Only 17 draft picks are unsigned.
• Kalyn Kahler (SI) The Morning Huddle: Duvernay-Tardif, M.D.: NFL should let the doctor have his jersey.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL keeping low profile regarding “M.D.” issue.
• Michael McCann (SI) NFL teams previously have settled in cheerleader lawsuits. Will Texans’ ex-cheerleaders set different precedent?
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL promotes Jocelyn Moore to top communications role.