TEAM TALK
- Patriots training camp primer: Everything you need to know.
- The New England Patriots Foundation needs your help to fill 15,000 backpacks for Military children’s school supplies. Collection boxes will be available at all gates at Patriots Training Camp practices.
- Vote for your favorite Patriots moment.
- Hype Video: The season starts here. (30-second video)
- From NFL Network - Top 100 Players of 2019: No. 90 Julian Edelman (3.21 min. video) - No. 89 Devin McCourty (2.51 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered, 7/23: Training camp preview. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Matt Dolloff’s Patriots Training Camp Preview: Big decision looms for crowded cornerback group.
- Mike Reiss touches on a few storylines as training camp opens: How will the offense adjust without Rob Gronkowski?
- Mac Cerullo presents ten stories to follow as training camp kicks off. 1. Can Harry be great?
- Andy Hart spotlights 5 Patriots storylines to keep an eye on in training camp: Is Isaiah Wynn the answer at left tackle?
- Dave D’Onofrio ranks the team’s positional battles, with defensive backs and wide receivers at the top of the watch list.
- Phil Perry wonders how Ja’Whaun Bentley’s return will impact Dont’a Hightower and Kyle Van Noy.
- Andrew Callahan finishes up his training camp question countdown: No. 2 - Which undrafted rookie could make the team? No. 1 - Which veterans are at risk of getting cut?
- Michael Hurley explains why it’s difficult to tell whether concerns for the 2019 Patriots are legitimate, or if they won’t matter at all. /He has a point.
- Mike D’Abate (FullPressCoverage) Patriots 53-man roster projection: Pre-camp edition.
- Doug Kyed tells us where the Patriots draft picks stand on the depth chart entering training camp.
- Tom E. Curran explains why he believes the Patriots are overcomplicating Tom Brady’s contract.
- Kevin Duffy takes a closer look at the wide receivers heading into training camp. Phillip Dorsett re-signed on a one-year deal, turning down an offer from the Seahawks (who had little depth at the time.)
- Tom Keegan finds it hard to believe the Patriots are standing pat at left tackle. “The possibility of the Patriots dealing a cornerback in exchange for a left tackle adds a little spice to training camp...”
- Adam London highlights Packers star Davante Adams on what makes Julian Edelman a nightmare to defend. “I mean, the quickness, the smarts on the field, his connection with (Tom) Brady. All of that stuff tied in together makes him really, really tough to guard.”
- Erin Walsh notes Pro Football Focus has N’Keal Harry’s 2019 projected stats mapped out.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Allen Hurns a solid fit with New England Patriots.
- Andy Hart previews the safety position: ‘There is a fine line between being considered experienced and old in the NFL. It’s a line that the Patriots are walking at safety.’
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots 2019 training camp guide – Specialists.
- Karen Guregian hears from Ty Law, who doesn’t hedge in his belief that Stephon Gilmore is the ‘best cornerback in football’.
- CBS Boston highlights N’Keal Harry’s perspective on the age gap with Tom Brady. “For me, it’s kind of crazy because I don’t know football without Tom. He’s been playing almost as long as I’ve been living. So it’s crazy.”
- Darren Hartwell tells us why N’Keal Harry didn’t expect the Patriots to draft him at No. 32 overall.
- Kevin Duffy has the latest updates to the Patriots coaching staff.
- Ryan Hannable mentions Rich Eisen’s announcement that he, Cris Collinsworth and Bill Belichick will all host the six-week NFL 100 All-Team show, coming to NFL Network this season. /Must-see TV.
- Nick O’Malley tells us where some familiar faces from last season are now, calling attention to the fact that nearly half of 2018’s opening training camp roster is elsewhere.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Julian Edelman too low, Devin McCourty just right on NFL Top 100 list.
- CBS Boston reports 3-time Super Bowl champion & cancer survivor Joe Andruzzi gets his college degree.
- Nick Goss takes a look at former Jets QB Mark Sanchez’s best and worst moments against the Patriots, in honor of his retirement.
- One Patriots Place podcast: Steve Balestrieri and Thomas Murphy are joined by Alex Barth (CLNS) to discuss the Patriots who are on the cusp of opening training camp. (63 min.)
- Patriots Fourth and Two podcast: Russ Goldman, Steve Balestrieri and Derek Havens with a Patriots training camp preview. (67 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Top 100 Players of 2019 (NFL.com) No. 90, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. (3.21 min. video)
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2019 NFL Training Camp battles: Receiver is wide open for Patriots heading into new season.
- Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) Projecting the top 10 slot receivers for the 2019 NFL season. No. 4 Julian Edelman.
- Brent Sobleski (Bleacher Report) Under-the-radar NFL training camp battles you need to monitor. Patriots: Outside wide receiver.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) PFT’s pre-training camp (for most teams) power rankings. 1. Patriots.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) NFL power rankings: How all 32 teams stack up heading into 2019 training camps. 1. Patriots.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: Oaktown can be Brown’s town if Carr can keep up. 3. Double standard between OBJ and Tom Brady. /More to it than just a race thing, imo.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) NFL’s clearing of Tyreek Hill opens road to potentially historic Chiefs season. /Surely they’re not connected...
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) PFT 2019 storyline No. 3: Will the NFC catch up to the Rams?
- Andrew Brandt (SI) Business of Football: There’ll be no new CBA without an 18-game season.
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Cowboys remain world’s most valuable sports franchise, valued at $5 billion. Patriots 7th.
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) The 2019 All-New-Team team.
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) Mark Sanchez turned turned the other cheek after the Butt Fumble.
- Conor Orr (SI) Mark Sanchez’s career deserves more than to be defined by one play.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Alex Reimer notes Rob Parker outrageously claims Bill Belichick’s ‘history of cheating’ is ignored by media. /Hey, SB Nation, where’s that eye-roll emoji?!?
- John Breech (CBS Sports) Adrian Peterson appears to be having serious financial problems, despite making nearly $100 million in his NFL career.