New England Patriots links 3/01/19 - Would the Patriots double-dip in the draft for an OT?

TEAM TALK

• Announcement: Jim Whalen named Outstanding NFL Athletic Trainer of the Year.
• Don Banks’ Snap Judgments from Day 2 of the NFL Combine.
• Andy Hart considers the scouting effects on the Patriots now that they have more offshoots of New England’s defensive scheme spread across the NFL.
• Andy Hart says New England is not a RB-needy team, but takes a look at Stanford RB Bryce Love and Alabama RB Damien Harris could be options for the pick-rich Patriots.
• Paul Perillo profiles local prospect BC OL Chris Lindstrom.
• Combine Day 2 Debrief: Gruden on eliminating replay. (2.49 min. video)
• Megan O’Brien talks with ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates: The Combine is not all about the drills, it’s also about talking NFL business. (2.44 min. video)
• Highlights: The Best of NFL Combine Day 2. (1.26 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Andrew Callahan NFL Combine 2019 Day 4: How to watch running back and O-line drills, plus potential Patriots targets to know.
• Kevin Duffy says that while offensive tackle is an under-the-radar draft priority for Patriots, they’ve double-dipped in consecutive drafts before.
• Ryan Hannable discusses which offensive linemen stand out from Patriots perspective at the NFL combine.
• Doug Kyed Patriots Combine Notes: Chris Hogan generating free-agent interest.
• Evan Lazar’s Combine Notebook: Multiple prospects confirm meetings with the Patriots.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Bill Belichick didn’t speak at 2019 NFL combine but his presence loomed.
• Zack Cox explains why the Pats could target Boise State’s Brett Rypien as a QB prospect in the NFL draft.
• Doug Kyed wonders if the Patriots could make another trade with the 49ers involving the quarterback position.
• Tom E. Curran, presumably with a straight face, tosses up the scenario of Johnny Manziel to the Patriots.
• Michael Hurley gives permission to restoke the Josh Rosen-to-Patriots trade speculation again.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) WSU’s James Williams could be James White’s successor for Patriots.
• Phil Perry offers some options for the Patriots to bulk up the interior defensive line.
• Ryan Hannable passes along a report that says Miami is the front runner to land free agent DE Trey Flowers.
• Jordy McElroy (PatriotsWire) 5 defensive linemen the Patriots should target in free agency.
• Mark Daniels examines the roster by position: Defensive tackle. With Malcom Brown and Danny Shelton unrestricted free agents, the Patriots have decisions to make.
• Kevin Duffy Patriots Notebook: Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray measures up at NFL Combine.
• Ryan Hannable believes that the more time passes, the better the chances of Rob Gronkowski playing in 2019.
• Tom E. Curran points out the Patriots still don’t have an answer from Rob Gronkowski on whether he’ll play this season.
• Andrew Callahan passes along a report that Phillip Dorsett and the Patriots share a mutual interest in his return.
• Karen Guregian notes Sean McVay doesn’t regret his ring-kissing pregame chat with Bill Belichick.
• Tony Massarotti manages to straddle the fence for an entire article suggesting Jack Easterby leaving the organization means the Belichick era is nearing the end... unless he’s just moving on to other opportunities... etc...
• Logan Mullen recaps a Boston Globe article that suggests Jack Easterby is leaving in part because the Robert Kraft situation does not sit well with him “according to league sources”.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Staff (USA Today) NFL Combine Friday schedule: Workouts, prospects to watch, TV and streaming info.
• Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Winners and losers: Jason Witten’s return will hinder Cowboys; Jaguars’ smart move.
• NFL Events: (NFL.com) Combine Top Performers. Interactive.
• Jim Reineking (USA Today) NFL combine’s most head-turning performances of all time.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Big free-agent target off the market as Eagles lock up DE Brandon Graham to extension.
• Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) Just how committed is your team to its Quarterback?
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Coaches’ subcommittee recommends video official.
• Jimmy Traina (SI) Five possible replacements for Jason Witten in the ESPN ‘Monday Night Football’ booth.
• Andrew Bucholtz (Awful Announcing) What will ESPN do for Monday Night Football broadcasts after Jason Witten’s exit?
• Jacob Feldman (SI) Why Jason Witten’s return to the Cowboys should be a warning sign for networks, players.
• Kevin Seifert (ESPN) NFL concussions drop 25 percent from ‘17 season.
• Sheilla Dingus (AdvocacyForFairnessInSports) NFL Concussion Settlement: The good, the bad & the ugly.
• Peter Schrager (NFL.com) 2019 NFL mock draft 1.0. Pats pick Ohio State DT Dre’Mont Jones.
• Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) 2019 NFL Mock Draft. Pats pick “Say hello to your Gronk replacement” Iowa TE Noah Fant.

DUMPSTER

• Mike Reiss reports Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pleaded not guilty to solicitation charges, and in a court filing his attorneys requested a non-jury trial.
• Michael McCann (SI) What to expect to happen after Robert Kraft pleaded not guilty to solicitation charges.
• Emily Smith (NY Post) How Patriots owner Robert Kraft could get off in prostitution case.
• Staff (TMZ) Eric Dickerson to Bob Kraft haters ... You’re all hypocrites!!!