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TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino gives us an in-depth look at the football journey of Patriots 2020 third-round draft choice Anfernee Jennings.
- Angelique Fiske reports the Patriots are back again with a one-of-a-kind road trip experience for ‘All in Challenge.’
- Angelique Fiske notes how a fan draws Patriots logo on bike ride throughout Boston.
- Gallery: Presenting some of our favorite scenic photos of Gillette Stadium.
LOCAL LINKS
- Phil Perry projects the Patriots 53-man roster, with undrafted Will Fuller a surprise addition at receiver.
- Evan Lazar’s Patriots Roster Reset: Jarrett Stidham will need to earn the starting job, but it’s being handed to him on a silver platter by Bill Belichick.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Reviewing the state of every position on the Patriots’ 90-man roster.
- CBS Boston says the latest NFL power rankings show expectations for the Patriots are extraordinarily low.
- Darren Hartwell highlights Rodney Harrison on his positive outlook for the 2020 Patriots. “The last thing they’re worried about is leadership.”
- Adam London notes Rodney Harrison believes the Patriots can be successful in 2020 with a worst-case 10-6 or 9-7 season.
- Michael Hurley doesn’t think the ‘90s Bulls serve as a picture of what to expect for the Patriots.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots roster battles: Sony Michel vs Damien Harris.
- Zack Cox profiles Jeff Thomas: The Patriots’ cheapest, and possibly most intriguing, undrafted free agent is a lightning-fast receiving talent who likely would have been selected during the draft had he not repeatedly clashed with multiple coaching regimes at Miami.
- Ryan Hannable talks about Hjalte Froholdt participating in a unique offensive lineman training camp this week
- Sean T. McGuire says Devin Asiasi’s new Instagram shows the tight end putting in work.
- Andy Hart thumbnails nine Patriots who should be better in 2020, starting with N’Keal Harry.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWIre) N’Keal Harry reflects on Instagram about entering his 2nd year in NFL.
- Adam London notes Ben Watson wants to see N’Keal Harry shine, offering him words of encouragement in the comment section of his latest Instagram.
- Rob Bradford explains how the art of onside kicking may have helped the Patriots find another Julian Edelman.
- Tom E. Curran tells us five things we need to know about the NFL restart as the league’s doors open (sort of) for business Tuesday. 2. The Patriots aren’t part of the NFL restart.
- Jerry Thornton explains why he isn’t buying Greg Bedard’s report that Tom Brady ‘checked out’ after losing to the Steelers in 2018, calling it a “triple-stacked nothingburger.”
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) The New England Patriots congratulate the class of 2020.
- Ryan Hannable notes Phil Simms believes the Patriots can get back to ‘another era of winning’.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Ian Glendon discuss the effect of preparation time on Jarrett Stidham’s development, which veterans will have the biggest impact, and to stop the Brady-Stidham comparisons before they start. (39 min.)
- Entitled Town Podcast: Dave Brown and Mike Irons discuss two hot-takes, Gary Myers assertion that the Brady-McDaniels relationship deteriorated, and Greg Bedard’s claim that Brady ‘checked out’ in 2018. (75 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: California and New York opening up for sports is a significant step for the NFL.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) NFL 2020 team tiers: Who’s a Lombardi contender? Who’s rebuilding? Here’s where every franchise ranks
- Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) NFL’s most underappreciated players for each AFC team. Patriots: DB Jonathan Jones.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Twenty NFL rookies who could make instant impacts in 2020 season. No. 15 TE Devin Asiasi.
- Nick Shook (NFL.com) 10 best pass-catchers of ‘19. No Patriots.
- Grant Afseth (NFLAnalysis) 6 NFL QBs entering a make or break season in 2020. Jarrett Stidham included.
- Jenna Laine (ESPN) What can Buccaneers expect from Tom Brady? ‘Jordan-like’ will to win.
- Jessica Smetana (SI) Behind-the-scenes moments from Peyton Manning’s 2012 free agency.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) 2020 NFL record projections: Will Tom Brady or Drew Brees lead Super Bowl push?
- Staff (SportsLine) Projection Model updates 2020 NFL win total projections. New England: 7.9 wins.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL expands Rooney Rule, requires more interviews of minority candidates.
- Jenny Vrentas (SI) NFL’s plan for incentivizing minority coaching hires goes well beyond draft picks.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tony Dungy fears “unintended consequences” of proposed Rooney Rule expansion.