New England Patriots links 3/07/19 - Patriots free agent projections: Who’s in, who’s out

TEAM TALK

• Erik Scalavino’s Free Agent Forecast: Offensive backfield - QBs and RBs.
• Andy Hart offers his take on whether the Patriots would consider bringing back Jamie Collins.
• Angelique Fiske celebrates the NFL New Year by taking a look back at some of the best stories and moments from last season.
• From the NFL - Kyle Brandt: Stephen Gostkowski is ‘the generational kicker’ for the New England Patriots. (1 min. video)
• Don Banks’ 2019 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Pats pick Louisiana Tech Edge Jaylon Ferguson.

LOCAL LINKS

• Tom E. Curran takes the measure of the Patriots’ dozen most consequential free agents, the projected outside demand, projected cost and impact of their departures. /Good read.
• Zack Cox looks at how Jason McCourty performed in 2018 and wonders if he will be one-and-done in New England.
• Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 17 Observations from NFL Films documentary on Patriots’ run to Super Bowl LIII.
• Ryan Hannable explains why UMass WR Andy Isabella makes more sense for the Patriots than Clemson WR Hunter Renfrow.
• Ryan Hannable isn’t buying the QB Josh Rosen to the Patriots trade rumor.
• Darren Hartwell notes Tom Brady actually invited OBJ to New England on Instagram.
• Matt Dolloff thumbnails three notable veteran defenders who are set to be free agents, his thoughts on if the Patriots should think about bringing one of them in.
• Ryan Hannable says the Patriots discussed trading for Jamie Collins internally at the trade deadline last year.
• Chris Warner (BostonSportsMedia) Patriots “that guy” draft preview, 2019 Combine edition.
• Doug Kyed puts together his Patriots Mock Draft 2.0, with the Patriots electing to use all 12 picks: How to replace or complement Trey Flowers.
• Ricky Doyle relays ESPN Insider Todd McShay’s Mock Draft, with the Patriots selecting Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr.

NATIONAL NEWS

• NFL Nation (ESPN) Predictions for all 32 NFL teams’ top free agents. Patriots Trey Flowers prediction: The Patriots will re-sign him [Mike Reiss]. /I’ll take it.
• Albert Breer (SI) Game Plan: The under-the-radar free agents who are about to cash in big; Mailbag.
• Gil Brandt (NFL.com) Teams with most at stake in free agency. Patriots included. /I’m no expert, but I question the Pats being on this list.
• Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) 2019 NFL free agency: Safeties no longer forgotten, the rise of the slot receiver and more insider notes.
• Robert Mays (The Ringer) Setting the market for the NFL’s five most Interesting free agent position groups.
• Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) 2019 NFL free agency: Eight players who could be overpriced. OT Trent Brown included.
• Kevin Clark (The Ringer) We’ll know which NFL teams are paying attention at the draft.
• Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports) 2019 NFL Draft: Nasir Adderley, Khalen Saunders and the 13 small school prospects to know.
• Wright Thompson (ESPN Magazine) Steak, booze and a sense of dull dread: Here’s what really happens at the NFL combine.
• Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Five suggested changes to the next NFL collective bargaining agreement.
• Jason Owens (Yahoo! Sports) AAF co-founder Bill Polian suggests startup could be legitimate minor league for NFL.
• Eric Edholm (Yahoo! Sports) Post-combine NFL mock draft ‘19. Pats pick Arizona State WR N’Keal Harry.
• Danny Kelly (The Ringer) 2019 NFL Draft Guide. Pats pick Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown.
• Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) 2019 NFL mock draft 2.0. Pats pick Clemson Edge Clelin Ferrell.
• Sean Wagner-McGough (CBS Sports) 2019 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots capitalize on Cardinals’ desire for Kyler Murray by trading for Josh Rosen.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Mark W. Sanchez (NY Post) Adam Schefter breaks his silence on ‘Bigger than Kraft’ report.
• Michele Steele (Twitter) ‘New: Robert Kraft arraignment set for 9 am March 28 in Palm Beach county. ... defendent “must be” present at this hearing.’