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TEAM TALK
- Mike Dussault’s Patriots at Lions Keys to the starting lineup: The first week of the preseason is usually a lighter affair featuring the middle and bottom of the depth chart and a chance to see the rookies suit up for the first time with real numbers.
- Paul Perillo’s Day 10 Blogservations: Shilique Calhoun making a push; More.
- Erik Scalavino shares his joint practice news and notes from Michigan as padded sessions with the Lions wind down: Matt Lacosse: ‘Practice builds confidence’.
- Megan O’Brien reports Chase Winovich impresses on day two of joint practices.
- Press Conference transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Media Availability transcript: Dont’a Hightower.
- Paul Perillo and Megan O’Brien discuss wide receiver N’Keal Harry as well as players to look out for in the first preseason game on Thursday night. (2.46 min. video)
- Training Camp-Cast 8/6: Day 2 joint practice recap; Harry suffers minor leg injury; Dorsett stands out; More. (8.15 min.)
LOCAL LINKS
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots at Lions, preseason Game 1, what to watch for: 1. Come back to Foxboro healthy. /Can we get an Amen?!
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 8 Patriots who need to shine in preseason opener vs. Lions. 1. Jarrett Stidham.
- Doug Kyed shares his Pats-Lions practice observations: Jakobi Meyers stays on first-team; Chase Winovich had a big win in 1-on-1 pass-rush drills; Maurice Harris was a big winner in 1-on-1 drills; More.
- Phil Perry sends another Postcard from Camp: Brady finding some chemistry with Berrios vs. Lions; One-on-one notes: Receivers vs. corners, Berrios was star of the session; More.
- Matt Dolloff offers his observations from Pats-lions, Day 2: A day off for Tom Brady; More reps for Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham; Deatrich Wise appeared to be a limited participant; More.
- Andrew Callahan shares some Pats-Lions practice observations: N’Keal Harry’s one-handed touchdown snag; Pats secondary humbled; Phillip Dorsett was player of the day; More.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 4 takeaways from Patriots’ second joint practice against Lions.
- Doug Kyed reports N’Keal Harry appeared to suffer a right hamstring injury yesterday, limping off the field but later returning with teammates during 11-on-11s.
- Logan Mullen reports Lions cornerback Darius Slay, an All-Pro in 2017 and a two-time Pro Bowl selection, had good things to say about N’Keal Harry.
- Andrew Callahan talks about Detroit rookie P.J. Johnson getting thrown out after fighting Pats O-lineman James Ferentz.
- Matt Dolloff believes Jakobi Meyers’ quick rise shows how Tom Brady rewards whoever gets open, no matter who they are.
- Andrew Callahan calls rookie Jarrett Stidham the quietest rising star of training camp.
- Zack Cox finds Sony Michel showing improvement as a pass catcher at camp.
- Peter Gobis says Sony Michel was worth all of his 216 pounds in gold as a first-year RB and he’s out to prove himself all over again.
- Mac Cerullo profiles Jakob Johnson, the 6-foot-3, 255-pound fullback from Germany, who joined the Patriots in April as part of the International Player Pathway Program.
- Mark Daniels writes that for rookie receiver Gunner Olszewski, this offseason has been a trial by fire.
- Zack Cox relays Dont’a Hightower explaining what makes the defense and linebackers ‘unique’.
- Doug Kyed spotlights pass rusher Shilique Calhoun, who has been opening eyes with quality reps in Patriots joint practices.
- Andy Hart says Chase Winovich is impressing Patriots teammates and coaches.
- Zack Cox catches up with Chase Winovich, who hopes to keep his distinctive hair: ‘It’s a source of pride and strength’.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Jamie Collins celebrates the Patriots ‘three musketeers’ at linebacker.
- Sean T. McGuire talks with Edge Performance Systems owner and trainer Brian McDonough: “Derek (Rivers) is in an amazing position and he’s poised to have a breakout year. This is the best I’ve seen him.”
- Doug Kyed notes Michael Bennett has only been with the team for 13 days and is already incorporating lessons learned from Bill Belichick into his life.
- Zachary DuPont recaps Matt Patricia discussing his relationship with Bill Belichick.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Possible uses for Patriots’ salary cap space.
- NBC Sports Boston explains how LaAdrian Waddle’s injury affects New England’s draft picks in 2020.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Analyzing the terms for WR Cameron Meredith’s contract with Patriots.
- Nick O’Malley passes along a report that Tom Brady would be worth $35-45 million a year if he hit free agency in 2020.
- Michael Hurley may be over-thinking a tad when he suggests Tom Brady’s new contract might be one final motivational tactic from Bill Belichick.
- Deyscha Smith picks out 12 things we learned from the ‘Men’s Health’ Tom Brady profile. 1. Brady trains in the Bahamas every summer.
- Adam London posts a side-by-side picture of Men’s Health covers featuring Tom Brady, one from 2003 and one from 2019.
- Michael Bonner posts some photos of Rob Gronkowski’s new $1.7 million Miami condo, that has ocean views, 20-foot ceilings, and nearly 4,000 square feet.
- Thomas Murphy and Steve Balestrieri - One Patriots Place podcast: Adam Kurkjian joins to talk the Patriots roster and Brady extension. (62 min.)
- Russ Goldman (PatsFans) Patriots Fourth and Two podcast: Training camp review. (73 min.)
- Quickslants podcast: Tom Curran breaks down the big Tom Brady news; Phil Perry checks in from the Patriots’ joint practice with the Lions out in Detroit; More. (37 min.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Jarrett Stidham one of “early stars” in Patriots’ camp.
- Jelani Scott (NFL.com) Jarrett Stidham turning heads at Patriots camp.
- Conor Orr (SI) Morning Huddle: OK, OK, but how much would Tom Brady get from a new team in free agency?
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: The Andrew Luck guessing game begins again.
- Jennifer Gould Keil (NY Post) Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen shop for homes in the NYC ’burbs.
- Sally Jenkins (Washington Post) How does Tom Brady do it? It starts with science and ends with something less precise.
- Marc Sessler (NFL.com) My wish list for 2019 season: Down-to-the-wire drama in the AFC East.
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Predicting the five NFL teams likeliest to decline for 2019: Rams, Saints, Cowboys, Chargers, Dolphins.
- Will Brinson (CBS Sports) Five contenders who could miss playoffs, take a step back in 2019 Ravens, Texans, Cowboys, Bears, Rams.
- Mark Maske (Washington Post) The NFL changed its replay rules after the Saints-Rams fiasco. Now comes the hard part.
- Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson (Pro Football Focus) How can teams maintain success year over year? (5.02 min. video)
- Logan Reardon (NFL.com) ‘20 Pro Bowl returns to Orlando for fourth straight year.
- Claire McNear (The Ringer) Hot-air balloons and horseback riding: Breaking down the first episode of ‘Hard Knocks’.
- Josiah Turner (SI) Hard Knocks Recap: Raiders rookie Johnathan Abram is a ball of energy.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Manish Mehta (NY Daily News) [Former Patriot] Jets LB Harvey Langi’s incredible comeback after near-death experience in horrific car crash.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Simms: Antonio Brown got frostbitten feet in a cryotherapy machine. /Included for the ridiculousness.