TEAM TALK
- Patriots announce Richard Seymour voted by fans into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
- Patriots sign four additional 2020 draft selections.
- Angelique Fiske introduces us to the Patriots undrafted rookie free agents
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Patriots efforts extend beyond the field during pandemic; Thuney’s value now tied to insurance at center; Winovich on the mend; More.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Sunday Patriots news; Schedule and season thoughts.
- Ryan Hannable’s Sunday 7: Patriots’ Jake Bailey shows appreciation for nurses with visit to Mass General Hospital.
- Karen Guregian breaks down the Patriots’ post-Tom Brady roster: Do the Patriots still have areas of weakness with a monster schedule ahead?
- Jim Hackett defines what success for the 2020 Patriots season will look like, and it goes beyond wins and losses.
- Zack Cox notes Richard Seymour was announced as the newest member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, beating out Bill Parcells and Mike Vrabel.
- Andy Hart relays analyst Bucky Brooks on Jarrett Stidham: “Given Belichick’s reputation and Stidham’s natural talents, it would be foolish to dismiss the Patriots’ chances of succeeding with an inexperienced young quarterback who wasn’t hailed as the next big thing when he entered the league,”
- Dakota Randall NFL Rumors: How Patriots really felt about Jarrett Stidham after his rookie season.
- Karen Guregian explains why Anfernee Jennings was destined to be a Patriot.
- Rob Bradford shares the details on Marqise Lee’s deal with the Patriots, who appear to have gotten former second-round pick on a reasonable rate.
- Deyscha Smith rounds up what 21 NFL experts are saying about the Pats’ schedule: “The Patriots are in for a ride.”
- Mark Morse (PatsFans) Quick thoughts on the Patriots schedule. Everyone wants to see the demise of the Patriots.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Takeaways from the Patriots schedule release: Somewhat favorable start...
- Mike Reiss notes the NFL says the scheduling quirk splitting Patriots’, Buccaneers’ game times was ‘coincidental’.
- Rob Bradford is hearing that the Rams are irritated with how their schedule is shaking out leading up to their Dec. 10 against the Patriots.
- CBS Boston highlights Matt Light talking with Steve Burton about Tom Brady’s departure and Jarrett Stidham taking over in New England.
- Tom Keegan looks at the early betting line: Patriots underdogs seven times in 2020.
- Mike Masala (PatriotsWire) This look at Bill Belichick’s scouting tree is incredible testament to his success as a GM
- Isaiah Houde (PatriotsWire) How Logan Ryan, Duron Harmon ‘finessed’ the Patriots ahead of 2013 NFL Draft
- Nick Stevens acknowledges the fifth anniversary of Troy Vincent’s Deflategate punishment with a look back on the greatest sports farces of the last decade.
- Mike Reiss recalls the Monday Night Football Classic: Tom Brady’s dramatic return, and tells us how to watch.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) NFL Fan Therapy – Pats fans getting anxious about 2020.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Tanya Ray Fox discuss Pats’ cross-divisional opponents, their chances for another AFC East division crown, and ‘the tank’. (40 min.)
- Patriots Fourth and Two Podcast: Russ Goldman, Steve Balestrieri and Derek Havens discuss the Patriots schedule. (72 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Morning QB: How the Bills are gearing up to take over the AFC East from the Patriots; Plus, how the Patriots’ scouting tree keeps growing; More.
- Peter King (ProFootballTalk) FMIA: Football in the fall? Dr. Fauci: ‘The virus will make decision for us’; Fifteen notes on the release of the NFL games; More.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) NFL’s top backup quarterbacks? Plus, Jarrett Stidham’s promise.
- Larry Hartstein (Sportsline) The Tom Brady-less Patriots are still favored to win the AFC East. Here’s a betting breakdown of their schedule.
- Jack Baer (Yahoo! Sports) Patriots Robert Kraft auctioning off Super Bowl LI ring for charity, already at $330K
- Howard Balzer (SI) The real numbers: Taking a deep dive into strength of schedule rankings.
- Mike Jones (USA Today) 10 most intriguing games of the regular season: Top QBs, powerhouse teams square off.
- Conor Orr (SI) Five teams that got screwed by the 2020 NFL schedule.
- Jeff Kerr (CBS Sports) NFL 2020 schedule: Ranking the top five quarterback matchups.
- Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) The 20 players who most need a rebound season in 2020.
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) What fifth-year option decisions teach us about how teams evaluated their 2017 drafts.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Competition Committee has “options” for replacing PI replay review.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Strong slate of games in Week One shows NFL expects to start on time.
- Sam Farmer (LA Times) With the prospect of empty stadiums, how will the NFL move forward?
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Easing fans’ fear will be a monumental task for NFL stadiums whenever football returns
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Teams wondering if they can travel day of game.
- Curtis Crabtree (ProFootballTalk) Opponents in second week of season share bye weeks.
- Adam Rank (NFL.com) NFL players to root for in 2020. Jarrett Stidham included.
- Curtis Crabtree (ProFootballTalk) Jimmy Garoppolo makes New England return on October 25 with 49ers.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) NFL’s top 10 offenses: Chiefs, Ravens pulling away from pack
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Ranking the top 10 NFL defenses for 2020 season. No. 3 Patriots.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Stephen Gostkowski expects to have a training camp opportunity.
- MNF flashback (ESPN) Brady’s 2 TD passes lead Pats to comeback win over Bills. (1 min.)
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Andrew Bucholtz (Awful Announcing) Monday Night Football will have a new booth in 2020, with Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland moving to other ESPN roles.
- Jenna Ciccotelli links to comedian Frank Caliendo impersonating Bill Belichick, short-sleeve hoodie and all.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady headlines sports figures seeking justice from William Barr for Ahmaud Arbery.
- Grant Gordon (NFL.com) Rivers, Brady will start ‘20 season making history.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Bruce Arians: Tom Brady was adamant about Gronk wanting to come to Bucs.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Presidential debates conflict with two Thursday night games.