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TEAM TALK
- The Patriots have released running back Robert Martin.
- Erik Scalavino writes that some tough roster decisions are coming for the Patriots on offense and special teams.
- Mike Dussault opens his notebook to write about Mike Pennel, Patrick Chung, and upcoming roster cutdowns.
- Audio: Bill Belichick joins WEEI (20:40 audio)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe (The Athletic) reports that David Andrews has been hospitalized with blood clots in his lungs.
- Christopher Price (Boston Globe) writes about other NFL players dealing with blood clot issues.
- Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) notes that football was bringing Rob Gronkowski down.
- Zack Cox (NESN) points out that Rob Gronkowski left the door open for a potential return.
- Evan Lazar (CLNS Media) shares his Q&A with Dante Scarnecchia.
- Darren Hartwell (NBC Boston) writes about Rob Gronkowski’s emotional press conference.
- Tom E. Curran (NBC Boston) reports that marketing, not football is now Rob Gronkowski’s game.
- Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) discusses the moment Rob Gronkowski knew he had to retire.
- Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) thinks that aggression, not the play caller is the key to New England’s defensive success this year.
- Doug Kyed (NESN) writes about a potential David Andrews replacement plan.
- Doug Kyed (NESN) wonders who is on the roster bubble heading into the final preseason game.
- Kevin Duffy (Boston Herald) notes that Josh McDaniels won’t revisit the time he almost became the Colts’ head coach.
- Nick O’Malley (MassLive) shares Josh McDaniels’ thoughts on the Patriots offense right now.
- Zack Cox (NESN) evaluates who is ahead in the battle for the Patriots’ backup quarterback role.
- Zack Cox (NESN) reveals why Joe Judge loves working with Josh Gordon and Demaryius Thomas.
- Andrew Callahan (MassLive) caught up with Jerod Mayo, who is intrigued by the potential and versatility of the Patriots defense.
- Chris Gasper (Boston Globe) shares his opinions on the Patriots ahead of the season opener.
NATIONAL NEWS
- SB Nation’s NFL season preview is online!
- Christian D’Andrea (SB Nation) thinks that ex-Patriots quarterbacks won week three of the preseason.
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) dissects 11 preseason storylines and wonders if they matter or not.
- Pat Yasinskas (Touchdown Wire) lists the NFL’s 32 biggest preseason surprises.
- Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) believes Colts season-ticket holders deserve better from Jim Irsay.
- Andy Benoit (Sports Illustrated) posts his 2019 season predictions.
- Bleacher Report releases its new NFL power rankings.