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TEAM TALK
- Patriots sign WR Dontrelle Inman and OL Jared Veldheer.
- Andy Hart passes along a report that after more than a decade in New England, national scout DuJuan Daniels has taken a job with Oakland.
- The Patriots Hall of Fame kicks off its Summer Reading Program with Martellus Bennett and students from Dorchester and Fall River.
- Highlights: The 2019 rookies gets outfitted for gear as they prepare to hit the field for mini-camp. (38 sec. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss writes how the Patriots, who take pride in adapting their schemes to their talent, could undergo a makeover on offense following Rob Gronkowski’s retirement.
- Ryan Hannable says the Patriots theme of spring and summer will be fierce internal competition.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Patriots add Dontrelle Inman to intriguing receiver group: They now have a fascinating array of options to play new key role.
- Mark Daniels says Rex Burkhead has shown the ability to impact the Patriots offense during his first two seasons with the team - when he’s on the field.
- Evan Lazar thinks Ben Watson should hold down the TE position for the 2019 Patriots; Also, thoughts on Dontrelle Inman and Jared Veldheer.
- Ryan Hannable mentions how Dante Scarnecchia is looking forward to getting Isaiah Wynn back: ‘This guy is a really good football player’.
- Christopher Simoneau (FullPressCoverage) Meet the new Patriots: Wide Receiver N’Keal Harry.
- Tom E. Curran relays Josh McDaniels addressing how the staff will move forward with their new hires, after the Pats lost a number of offensive coaches this offseason.
- Doug Kyed resets the Patriots post-draft roster at defensive tackle: How the new DTs will fit in.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Please tell me Belichick is calling defensive plays!
- Jacob Camenker passes along a report that Bill Belichick will serve as defensive play-caller in 2019.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Grading every one of the Patriots’ 2019 NFL draft selections.
- Mark Daniels helps us get to know cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino - who, while he was an assistant coach, was also moonlighting as a professional lacrosse player with the Boston Cannons.
- Zack Cox reviews the film on Ken Webster: Seventh-round corner has potential for the Pats.
- Nick Goss highlights former Patriot Heath Evans sharing a great Tom Brady/Bill Belichick story.
- Sean Clayton points out the Patriots are overwhelming favorites to win the AFC East..... again.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots announce Jared Veldheer, Dontrelle Inman signings.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Josh McDaniels: “Tough to say” how offense will look at this point.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Josh McDaniels explains Patriots importing big WRs.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Patriots in great shape for 2020 compensatory picks.
- Conor Orr (SI) Morning Huddle: Four NFL teams that need Hard Knocks.
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: Vikings feeling the salary cap squeeze, OBJ back in Cleveland, Rookie standouts in minicamps.
- Andrew Brandt (SI) Business of Football: Rookie pay is a major sacrifice in the current CBA, but some terms are negotiable.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Only five teams have a legitimate shot at winning the Super Bowl; here’s who could do it. No. 1: Patriots.
- Experts (NFL.com) Instant Debate: Which 2018 first-round QB will win the most games in 2019?
- Mark Chichester (Pro Football Focus) PFF’s top 25 NFL players under 25 for 2019. No Pats.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) Seven Day 3 NFL rookies who could contribute right away.
- Jeremy Bergman (NFL.com) Bucs’ Gerald McCoy: ‘I’ll be on the field at some point’. /Possible trade bait for the Patriots?
- Joel Epstein (USA Today) Cowboys rookie Connor McGovern split open his head, then became a New England Patriots fan.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Jets rookie Quinnen Williams eager to sack Tom Brady, who was “in the NFL before I was born.”
- Eric Edholm (Yahoo! Sports) Was the 2013 NFL draft QB class the worst ever?
- Justin Terranova (NY Post) Geno Smith in sad backup QB battle after finding new team.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) EJ Manuel retires from the NFL.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Michael McCann (SI) Prosecution in Robert Kraft case dealt major legal blow after court’s decision to suppress videos.
- Michael Shapiro (SI) Judge suppresses release of Robert Kraft video in solicitation of prostitution case.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Next up: An effort to get the Kraft video expunged.
- Ryan Hannable highlights WEEI guest T.J. Quinn on how Robert Kraft potentially could sue the state of Florida.