New England Patriots links 3/26/19 - NFL meetings and life after Rob Gronkowski

TEAM TALK

• The Patriots will kick off the 2019 season on Sunday night.
• Don Banks posts his dispatches from day two of the NFL’s annual meeting.
• John Rooke wonders if we’ll get “Gronked” again?
• The top 10 moments of Rob Gronkowski’s career (video).

LOCAL LINKS

• Ryan Hannable (WEEI) thinks the Patriots offense could become more run-heavy post-Gronk.
• Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) writes about Greg Schiano’s challenges of taking over New England’s defense.
• Mark Daniels (Providence Journal) spoke with Bill O’Brien about Rob Gronkowski.
• Jordy McElroy (Patriots Wire) thinks the Patriots’ skill talent is among the worst of the Bill Belichick era.
• Ben Volin (Boston Globe) looks at the Patriots’ options when it comes to replacing Gronkowski.
• Phil Perry (NBC Boston) lists Gronk’s 10 best plays.
• Michael McMahon (NESN) quotes ex-Patriots coaches weighing in on Rob Gronkowski.
• Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) lists four potential trade targets at tight end.
• Evan Lazar (CLNS Media) takes a look at quarterback prospects in the draft.
• Tyler Sullivan (247 Sports) shares Dwayne Allen’s remarks on Gronk.
• Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) wonders what the chances of a Rob Gronkowski return are?
• Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) posts six thoughts on Rob Gronkowski’s illustrious career.
• Ryan Hannable (WEEI) writes that the Patriots and Tom Brady are not currently discussing a new deal.
• Adam London (NESN) shares James Harrison’s statements on Rob Gronkowski’s on-field nature.
• Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) asks where Gronk ranks among the top-10 Patriots of all time.
• Ben Volin (Boston Globe) notes that Robert Kraft avoids the spotlight at the NFL meetings.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Mark Chichester (Pro Football Focus) bids farewell to Rob Gronkowski.
• Doug Farrar (Touchdown Wire) analyzes why Gronk was the Patriots’ one irreplaceable player.
• Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) thinks that the NFL can learn a lot from Rob Gronkowski.
• Mel Kiper (ESPN) releases his latest mock draft.
• Charles McDonald (SB Nation) asked six elite pass rushers to break down their unblockable moves.
• Mark Florio (Pro Football Talk) wonders who will take leadership when it comes to the NFL’s replay.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) lists the Gronkiest moments of Gronk’s career.
• Dan Parr (NFL.com) takes a look at all 32 teams’ current draft needs.
• Austin Gayle (Pro Football Focus) ranks the NFL’s best five blocking tight ends.
• Ben Cooper and Ben Linsey (Pro Football Focus) predict each team’s best offseason move.