TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2020 Free Agent Tracker.
- Mike Dussault offers his analysis of the Shilique Calhoun signing: Sub-package and special teams contributor could see expanded role in return to New England.
- Megan O’Brien tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Looking towards the future.
- Videos: Links to all six “Three Games to Glory” videos here, for your quarantine-viewing pleasure.
- Patriots Unfiltered 3/24: Gostkowski released, Roster taking shape and who is the starting QB? (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mac Cerullo offers five thoughts on Brady’s first press conference as a Buccaneer: “Rather than take subtle shots or passive aggressive snipes at his former team out the door, Brady was effusive in his praise for the Patriots organization throughout the call.”
- Mike Reiss highlights Tom Brady’s conference call, noting the new Bucs QB says his Patriots exit was ‘very emotional’.
- Mike Petraglia hears an uncertain Tom Brady bracing for his next act with the Buccaneers.
- Matt Dolloff talks about how in Tampa Bay, Tom Brady gets the commitment Belichick was done giving him.
- Chad Finn mentions the strange feeling of uncertainty at quarterback for Pats fans.
- Ryan Hannable notes Bruce Arians admits he was ‘shocked’ Tampa Bay landed Tom Brady. /Tell me about it.
- Zack Cox gives us the latest odds on the Patriots as AFC East favorites in 2020.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) James White trade makes sense for Patriots, Buccaneers.
- Scott Edwards Jr. continues his Tom Brady’s greatest moments countdown. No. 18: Leading comeback win in first game back from ACL tear.
- Ken Laird once again builds a straw man and then knocks it down: Why does everyone hate Tom Brady?
- Christopher Price notes ‘Bill Belichick does not regularly issue statements following the release of players, so the fact that he chose to do so for Stephen Gostkowski likely is a testament to the respect he has for him.’
- Michael Hurley offers an appreciation of the under-appreciated Stephen Gostkowski.
- Aidan Curran suspects age and injuries could have been a factor in the release of Gostkowski after 14 seasons.
- Chad Finn asserts how Stephen Gostkowski was under-appreciated because of the shadow he played in.
- CBS Boston notes that with TE Tyler Eifert signing with the Jaguars, the Patriots are running out of veteran tight end options.
- Andrew Callahan finds the Patriots re-signed OLB Shilique Calhoun for a second season.
- Andrew Callahan reports free agent WR Phillip Dorsett agrees to 1-year deal with Seattle.
- Sean T. McGuire NFL Rumors: QB Cam Newton draws no ‘immediate interest’ from Patriots.
- Phil Perry identifies some potential fits for the Patriots in the draft: Defensive tackle.
- Ryan Hannable passes along the rumors that the GMs reportedly want the NFL draft pushed back from April, but the league says no. /Goodell dares virus to defy him.
- Andy Hart passes along a report that NFL execs believe the 2020 season could be delayed.
- Mike Reiss thinks if the Patriots follow Mel Kiper Jr.’s mock draft selection of Jordan Love in first round, it would be decisive move that breaks the Belichick mold.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots NFL draft targets: QB Jordan Love.
- Doug Kyed presents his latest Patriots mock draft (with trades) that has them finally addressing the TE position.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Time to move on Tuesday: Patriots are on to 2020. Mike D’Abate and Steve Balestrieri discuss. (31 min.)
- Patriots Beat podcast: Mike Petraglia talks with Mike Giardi about Tom Brady moving on to Tampa Bay as coronavirus shuts things down. (37 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) 2020 NFL free agency grades for AFC East: Miami Dolphins load up on defense, Patriots watch Tom Brady walk.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) From Tom Brady to Nick Foles: How the NFL’s new starting quarterbacks stack up. Jarrett Stidham: “anyone compared to Tom Brady is going to be a cut below.”
- Conor Orr (SI) Tom Brady takes the high road while discussing Patriots departure.
- Judy Battista (NFL.com) Tom Brady exhibits reassuring sameness in Buccaneers debut. “Still relentlessly on message, as controlled as most of his passes.”
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Like plenty of veteran players have done, bettors are fleeing the Patriots.
- Robert Mays (The Ringer) The six NFL teams that loaded up during the first week of free agency.
- Conor Orr (SI) The five best landing spots for Cam Newton. No. 1 New England. /Puh-leeze,
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) 10 most questionable signings of NFL free agency: Jets, Jaguars among teams with confounding moves.
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) 12 underrated NFL free agency moves that could pay off.
- Gregg Rosenthal and Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Top 101 NFL free agents of 2020: Where will Cam Newton land?
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) NFL Power Rankings. Bills 8th, Bucs 12th, Patriots 16th.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Bucs see Brady-induced surge in division futures wagers
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady attended Joe Montana’s last game with the 49ers.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL needs offseason programs that reflect our work-at-home reality. /Included mostly for his ‘Video conference fail’ link on YouTube, lol.
- Grant Gordon (NFL.com) NFL club facilities will be closed effective Wednesday.
- Grant Gordon (NFL.com) No plans to postpone upcoming 2020 NFL Draft.
- Staff (The Ringer) 40 classic sports games and moments to revisit while social distancing.
- Charley Casserly (NFL.com) 2020 NFL mock draft 2.0. Pats pick LSU Edge K’Lavon Chaisson at 23.