TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo profiles mammoth OL prospect Michael Onwenu, who the Pats drafted in the sixth round.
- Paul Perillo tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Roster limits, UDFA options and more.
- Community: Patriots help deliver meals to veterans and the city of Chelsea. (137 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered 5/12: 2020 Schedule analysis and Richard Seymour’s selection to Hall of Fame. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed has some ideas on how the Patriots can free up cap space to sign their top draft pick.
- Mark Morse (PatsFans) Patriots coaching staff rounding into shape and other news.
- Ian Logue (PatsFans) Chemistry between Meyers and Stidham could be big for Patriots in 2020.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Why Jarrett Stidham will (and won’t) succeed for New England.
- Sean T. McGuire notes Jarrett Stidham has earned some praise from Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, who had recruited Stidham to Texas Tech.
- Nick O’Malley gives us an update on Mohamed Sanu’s injury: The Patriots WR out of his boot and beginning rehab from ankle surgery.
- Zack Cox gives us some takeaways on Justin Herron, who could see time at a different position than guard.
- Adam London reposts Devin Asiasi’s Instagram of him signing his contract and officially becoming a member of the New England Patriots.
- Chris Cotillo passes along a report that rookie LB Josh Uche thought he was going to Tennessee before New England swooped in, acquiring the No. 60 pick from the Ravens and selecting him.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots LB Jennings will have a bigger impact in Year 1 than other defensive rookies.
- Evan Lazar writes that for 16 consecutive seasons, an undrafted rookie free agent has made the Pats’ initial 53-man roster, and they don’t just make the team, they make an impact and some blossom into stars.
- Doug Kyed tells us what the Patriots can expect from undrafted rookie wide receiver Jeff Thomas.
- Zack Cox profiles four Patriots undrafted free agent rookies who will be players to watch this summer.
- Chad Finn says watching Tom Brady play elsewhere is going to require a season of adjustment for Patriots fans.
- Sean T. McGuire relays Stephon Gilmore explaining his highlight-reel play in Super Bowl LIII.
- Ricky Doyle highlights an article from The Athletic on former Pats LB Rosevelt Colvin, who not only appreciated his time playing for coach Bill Belichick,he has continued to lean on some of the principles he learned in New England since retiring from football.
- Darren Hartwell notes Richard Seymour jokes about the real secret to Tom Brady’s NFL longevity ”It doesn’t hurt that they protect the quarterback.”
- WEEI guest Tom E. Curran reacted to Gary Myers’ report that Tom Brady, Josh McDaniels had deteriorating relationship. “It’s an overstatement.”
- Lauren Campbell finds Tom Brady is still grateful for his supporters during the deflategate debacle.
- Darren Hartwell points out the the Tom Brady effect: Patriots’ ticket prices plummet while Bucs’ soar.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate continues East-West crossover week with the Broncos. (38 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL young QB confidence rankings, from 1-17: Most and least trusted QBs from last three drafts. Jarrett Stidham 9th.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) The best NFL free agents left on the market.
- Ali Bhanpuri (NFL.com) No. 1 overall draft picks of the 2010s ranked.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Owners to push back rules change votes.
- Jason Owens (Yahoo! Sports) Bidding on Robert Kraft Super Bowl ring hits $1M with 9 days to go.
- Report (TMZ) YouTuber Logan Thirtyacre wins $800K Tom Brady auction. “Huge TB12 fan”
- Jonathan Jones (CBS Sports) How NFL teams and players are preparing for a major salary cap hit because of COVID-19.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL doesn’t rule out moving California teams out of state for 2020
- Dan Wetzel (Yahoo! Sports) Coronavirus pandemic shows why the NFL shouldn’t move a team abroad.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL has an opportunity to revolutionize in-game advertising.