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TEAM TALK
- Patriots Unfiltered Notebook 8/10: Veteran Edelman sets example; Wynn ready to roll; Web quotes of note; More.
- Mike Dussault passes along reports that the Patriots made two additions, at OL and RB, rounding out the depth on their roster.
- Mike Dussault addresses 20 burning Patriots training camp questions. 1. Is the roster set? 2. Any extensions coming?
- Video Conferences: Julian Edelman (20.25 min. video) - Josh McDaniels (23.19 min. video) - Cam Newton (20.20 min. video) - Jarrett Stidham (13.48 min. video) - Brian Hoyer (10.52 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Alex Barth and Matt Dolloff make their Patriots 53-man roster projections.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) 2020 AFC East breakdown by position: Offense and Defense.
- Luke Ervin (PatsBuzz) Six players most crucial to the Patriots’ success on offense.
- Doug Kyed explains why the Patriots’ decision to sign veteran RB Lamar Miller makes sense.
- Ryan Hannable wonders if the Lamar Miller signing is signaling something going on behind the scenes.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) The Lamar Miller signing is truly bad news for Sony Michel and Damien Harris.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots will not sign Jordan Leggett.
- Nick O’Malley sees Isaiah Wynn finally healthy and working to be the consistent left tackle the Patriots need him to be.
- Mike Reiss notes Jarrett Stidham’s resolve remains strong despite Cam Newton’s arrival in Foxboro. Back in March, “Stidham was prepared to step up and be the guy.”
- Mike Reiss points out one theme that resonated among Julian Edelman and other Patriots players is that Cam Newton has added a spark — and intriguing X’s and O’s possibilities — to the mix.
- Tom E. Curran says Cam Newton and Josh McDaniels are in the honeymoon phase but plans to look for ‘body-language interpretations and lip readings’ to determine how well their relationship evolves.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Cam Newton explains his mindset after breakup with the Panthers.
- Alex Barth highlights Julian Edelman sharing his thoughts on Tom Brady’s departure, and more.
- Andy Hart relays Julian Edelman and Lawrence Guy on their decisions to play this season.
- Alex Barth notes Jerod Mayo says he’s excited to coach ‘moldable’ group of young linebackers.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Stephon Gilmore ready for ninth season in the NFL.
- Ryan Hannable explains how one of the most underrated parts of the Patriots offense this season is the influence of new QB coach Jedd Fisch.
- Darren Hartwell highlights Josh McDaniels raising some notable strategy concerns of games without fans.
- Zack Cox passes along a report that the Pats are expected to sign C Tyler Gauthier to fill their final roster spot.
- CBS Boston calls attention to the Patriots having the top two players in NFL’s Next Gen Coverage stats from 2019.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) It’s time for a Logan Ryan, Patriots reunion. /Meh...
- Alex Barth discusses the report that the NFL schedule could add Saturday games in 2020.
- OfficialTyLaw (Instagram) “Feeling a bit nostalgic so bear with me as I take you on a trip down memory lane. Hands down, the most incredible weekend of my life!!!”
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate brings in our favorite professor, Miguel “Pats Cap” Benzan, to tutor us on Foxboro Finance-101, including the Pats’ acquisition of more than $9 million in cap space and some myth-busting as well. (47 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: The cost of extended training for NFL combine; How ‘Hard Knocks’ will look this season; More.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Jerod Mayo believes LB Ja’Whaun Bentley ready to play key role in Patriots’ shuffled defense.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Report: Patriots are expected to sign Jordan Leggett, Darius Kilgo.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Julian Edelman: I love Tom Brady to death, but the train keeps moving.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Logan Ryan pitching himself to teams as a safety. /‘Memba him?
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) An unbiased, totally correct ranking of every NFL pass-catching group, 2020 edition. Patriots 29th. “The Patriots’ receivers are bad, but their tight ends are worse. ...”
- Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) Projecting NFL’s 2020 stat leaders. No Pats.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) If college football season doesn’t happen, NFL likely will play on Saturdays.
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo Sports) NFL odds: Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is the best bet for NFL MVP, with a couple other longshots.
- R.J. White (CBS Sports) NFL betting 2020: Unpacking the great unknown of home-field advantage during a pandemic, and what we do know.
- Terez Paylor (Yahoo! Sports) With 2020 college season near a shutdown, NFL teams brace for toughest scouting challenge in decades.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) If college football moves to the spring, what happens with the draft?
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Michael McCarthy (FrontOfficeSports) NFL to ditch on-field National Anthem singers this season; league could also limit on-field access of military/police honor guards.
- Jim Reineking (USA Today) Best ‘Hard Knocks’ moments: From J.J. Watt workouts to rants from Rex Ryan and Bob Wylie.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Court documents allege Derrius Guice strangled his girlfriend until she was unconscious.