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TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2020 Mock Draft Tracker.
- Mike Dussault explores whether the Patriots can build a new defensive foundation this offseason.
- Andy Hart notes there are six Patriots listed on one NFL all-decade team.
LOCAL LINKS
- Evan Lazar believes QB Jarrett Stidham has shown enough to be the top backup plan to Tom Brady.
- Christopher Mason takes a look at where the Patriots stand at every offensive position heading into 2020.
- Sean T. McGuire names the three Patriots named to Pro Football Focus’ Top-101 list: Kyle Van Noy, Devin McCourty and Joe Thuney.
- WEEI highlights guest Tom E. Curran: Bill Belichick wants Tom Brady back, but at right price. /You don’t say.
- NESN NFL Rumors: Bill Belichick ‘would prefer’ to have Tom Brady on Patriots. /Insert ‘Captain Obvious’ gif here.
- Lauren Campbell notes Drew Bledsoe believes Tom Brady ‘thrives’ on Bill Belichick’s coaching style.
- Zack Cox NFL Rumors: Tom Brady, Patriots have not discussed new contract. /We’re into word-parsing here.
- Ryan Hannable continues his Tom Brady Watch series: How Raiders do/don’t make sense.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) If Tom Brady leaves the Patriots, Jimmy Garoppolo would be a wild solution.
- Deyscha Smith highlights Tom Brady’s Instagram Q&A from Wednesday, and his reaction to Q about free agency.
- Adam London notes Julian Edelman pulls a Belichick and flexes his own rings on Instagram.
- Nick Goss posts a gallery of photos from the Patriots’ epic comeback vs. Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Yesterday was the 3-year anniversary.
- Alex Barth watches the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade and determines they could use a little more practice.
- Phil Perry’s 2020 NFL Mock Draft 2.0. Pats pick Utah State QB Jordan Love at No. 23.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate is joined by Jay Soderberg to play a game of ‘What-If’ in Patriots Nation. (34 min.)
- The Gridiron & Beyond podcast: Bob Socci sits down with Jeff Howe from The Athletic about his experiences, his conversations with players and the future of Tom Brady. (35 min.)
- Patriots All-22 podcast: Evan Lazar and Adam Kurkjian look at how the 2020 draft stacks up for the Pats (1 hour)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Andrew Brandt (SI) Business of Football: The most likely outcomes as Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady negotiate new contracts.
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) Tom Brady, Cam Newton, and the biggest story lines of the NFL offseason.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) 2020 NFL offseason outlook: First order of business for each of the 32 NFL teams. Patriots pursuit of Tom Brady.
- Albert Breer (SI) Lessons learned from the 2019 NFL season; MMQB Mail.
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: Make way for the Mahomes vs. Lamar era.
- Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) 10 teams with the most salary cap space heading into 2020 offseason.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady plans to play in next year’s Super Bowl, won’t say for which team.
- Gennaro Filice (NFL.com) AFC East rookie grades: Pats swing and miss. D+
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) NFL free agency 2020: Ranking the top 50 free agents, best players by position.
- Kristopher Knox (Bleacher Report) Young NFL stars who could be next to take the league by storm.
- David Carr (NFL.com) Potential landing spots for Amari Cooper. Bills included, not Pats.
- Move the Sticks (NFL.com) Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks predict landing spots for Tom Brady. (2.17 min. video) . Brooks: ‘Pats have to pay big money for top receiver to make Brady look good.’ /’Eesh.
- Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) 2019 NFL Draft do-over: 10 biggest blunders. Patriots drafted N’Keal Harry (No. 32 overall) over A.J. Brown (No. 51 overall)
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Travis Kelce takes one more shot at Dee Ford during Chiefs parade. /C’mon man.
- Curtis Crabtree (ProFootballTalk) Jacksonville fans mount push back against second home game in London. /I don’t blame them.
- Chad Reuter (NFL.com) Three-round 2020 NFL mock draft 1.0: Pats pick LSU TE Thaddeus Moss at No. 98.
- Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports) 2020 NFL Mock Draft. Pats pick Michigan Edge Josh Uche at 23.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA meeting Thursday to further discuss 17-game proposal.
- Dan Graziano (ESPN) Sources: NFL player representatives, leadership to meet in Los Angeles.