TEAM TALK
- Mike Dussault writes that after two seasons marred by injuries, Marqis Lee was eager to get back on track by signing with the Patriots.
- Video Conference transcript: WR Marqise Lee.
- From NFL Network: Bucky Brooks breaks down what Patriots can expect from Jarrett Stidham. (1.29 min. video)
- Gillette Stadium will continue to host blood drives through the end of June.
LOCAL LINKS
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) 7 Patriots storylines that would have dominated OTAs. 1. Which QB is sitting in the No. 1 spot? 2. Is N’Keal Harry playing faster?
- Ryan Hannable points out a few areas of needs that still need to be addressed following free agency, and the draft. 1. Wide receiver.
- Michael Hurley reminds us that Josh McDaniels is in the midst of the most important year of his professional life.
- Mark Daniels talks with WR Marqise Lee, who says he hopes to stay healthy and get on track with the Patriots.
- Mike Reiss suggests if Marquis Lee can recapture the form that led him to total 109 receptions in the 2016 and 2017 seasons, he could carve out a spot for himself.
- Nick Goss notes Marqise Lee uses the Jaguars loss to the Patriots in the 2017 AFC Championship game as an example of why he’s excited to embrace the franchise’s winning culture.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Marqise Lee seems to be hoping for some Bill Belichick magic with Patriots.
- Doug Kyed gives us some Cassh Maluia takeaways: Maluia played in the middle of the field as an off-ball LB and occasionally on the edge. He also lined up in the slot and proved to be a consistent 1-on-1 coverage player against TEs and RBs.
- Phil Perry explains why Josh Uche fits Bill Belichick’s defense like a glove.
- Chris Mason talks about how Kyle Dugger became the ‘Barry Bonds’ of D-II punt returners.
- Ryan Hannable notes the Patriots selecting Justin Rohrwasser in draft was a surprise to even the kicker himself.
- Adam London notes N’Keal Harry never really was given a true opportunity to shine last season, but he’s getting hyped up for Year 2 by Damien Harris.
- Chad Finn debates what the main reason was for the Patriots’ offensive struggles last season.
- Katie Feehan (LastWordOnSports) Three second-year Patriots who should step up in 2020. 1. N’Keal Harry.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Patriots UDFA RB J.J. Taylor may soon be looking at a big opportunity.
- 98.5 The Sports Hub reports the guaranteed money for the Pats’ 2020 undrafted free agent class.
- Rob Bradford says the Patriots appear to have replaced Joe Judge with Mick Lombardi as receiver coach.
- Karen Guregian ranks the Patriots in middle of the pack in early Power Rankings, at No. 15.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) A look back at Stephon Gilmore’s defense in Super Bowl LIII
- Sean T. McGuire disagrees with Travis Kelce on the ridiculous reason he thinks Patriots fans don’t like him.
- Jenna Ciccotelli reports the Patriots ticket prices declined 39 percent on the secondary market, the largest drop in the NFL.
- Adam London notes the NFL posted an Instagram salute to Rob Gronkowski for his birthday.
- Gary Tanguay is an idiot.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate continues East-West crossover week with the Raiders. (46 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Marqise Lee says Mick Lombardi is coaching Patriots wide receivers
- Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: Kansas City has the best chance of being the next post-Patriots dynasty; NFL’s plan to steam ahead has coaches worried; More.
- Albert Breer (SI) Mailbag: Investing in running backs, Where Cam Newton lands and More.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) 2020 NFL record projections: Will Tom Brady or Drew Brees lead Super Bowl push?
- Chris Trapasso (CBS Sport) Ranking the 2020 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates.
- Michael Renner (Pro Football Focus) 2020 NFL Draft: PFF’s All trump card team. S Kyle Dugger included for explosiveness.
- Anthony Holzman-Escareno (NFL.com) All-Paid Team of Tomorrow: Projecting next big NFL contracts.
- Maurice Moton (Bleacher Report) An early look at NFL’s next wave of head coaching candidates entering 2020.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL extends virtual offseason program by two weeks.
- Jonathan Jones (CBS Sports) No Fans Allowed? How home-field advantage could be affected in NFL season without full stadiums.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Joe Buck: “Pretty much a done deal” FOX will use fake crowd noise for games without fans.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Six NFL 2020 best bets: The under on Patriots, Bears win totals, an MVP long shot and more.
- Terez Paylor (Yahoo! Sports) NFLPA president thankful players took CBA deal before coronavirus pandemic hit