TEAM TALK
- Patriots Draft Roundup: Stories and profile links for every 2020 draft pick for the Pats.
- Patriots draft pick profile: Cassh Maluia.
- Mike Dussault notes Brandon Copeland’s versatility has helped him carve out a solid NFL role.
- Mike Dussault breaks down the Patriots undrafted rookie signings.
- Video Conference: Brandon Copeland. (24.49 min.)
- From NFL Network: Brian Baldinger “New England Patriots hit the sweet spot.” (2.49 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed reports the Patriots signed second-round pick Josh Uche to a four-year rookie contract.
- Ryan Hannable notes Josh Uche and Jerod Mayo are already working well together.
- Zack Cox passes along a report that Chase Winovich underwent hernia surgery in February.
- Ryan Hannable highlights a Boston Globe story about Chase Winovich detailing what his offseason has been like, including needing offseason surgery.
- Tom E. Curran thinks the lost offseason is bound to mess with Jarrett Stidham’s development.
- Tom Keegan emphasizes Jarrett Stidham’s history of accuracy.
- Andy Hart spotlights undrafted rookie Brian Lewerke and why he’s an “interesting guy” for New England’s QB competition.
- Andy Hart notes LB Brandon Copeland now sees himself as ‘a legit player’ as a Patriot.
- Phil Perry caught up with one of Kyle Dugger’s college coaches, crunched some NFL Combine statistics and is confident that Bill Belichick has found a difference maker. /Good read.
- Doug Kyed tells us why rookie Dalton Keene should be a quick learner in New England.
- Zack Cox takes a closer look at TE Devin Asiasi’s game: Asiasi didn’t blow up the NFL Scouting Combine the way Keene did, but he moves very well for a player his size, both during his routes and after the catch.
- Karen Guregian sees Tom Brady and the Buccaneers poised to be prime-time darlings in 2020.
- Zack Cox talks about some of the schedule leaks and what we know about New England’s 2020 season.
- Justin Leger passes along a rumor that reveals the Patriots’ first four opponents.
- Karen Guregian revisits and evaluates the opponents the Patriots will face in 2020.
- Ryan Hannable puts together a mock of the Patriots 2020 schedule, with lots of 1:00 pm games.
- Scott Edwards Jr. relives the 10 best “Gronk being Gronk” moments as a Patriot. No. 3: Partying hard at Super Bowl parades — No. 2: Next-level ‘spike’ celebrations.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: AFC East/NFC West Divisional Crossover Week continues with the Rams. (41 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots sign second-rounder Josh Uche.
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Which non-playoff teams improved the most; More.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Teams can release their schedules 30 minutes before NFL’s official release on Thursday.
- Kevin Seifert (ESPN) How will the 2020 NFL offseason work? Answering big questions about virtual workouts, rookie camps, more.
- Timothy Rapp (Bleacher Report) Urban Meyer says Belichick, Patriots will make Jarrett Stidham ‘a good player’.
- Scott Polacek (Bleacher Report) Cam Newton rumors: Patriots’ McDaniels not ‘necessarily high’ on ex-Panthers QB.
- Chris Roling (Bleacher Report) Most overrated NFL teams heading into the 2020 season. No. 1: Patriots.
- Brent Sobleski (Bleacher Report) The best player who could be cut from every NFL roster in 2020 offseason. Patriots: Dont’a Hightower.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL unveils plans for “Phase 1” reopening of facilities.
- Tim McManus (ESPN) Why NFL trainers are concerned about the transition from virtual to reality.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Unprecedented 2020 season will have a familiar ending, hopefully
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Commissioner tells teams not to comment or speculate on 2020 season.