New England Patriots links 8/24/20 - Newton to Edelman: Building the Route 1-11 expressway

TEAM TALK

• Patriots Transactions: Pats sign TE Paul Quessenberry and DT Xavier Williams; Release two players
• Mike Dussault’s Unfiltered Notebook 8/22: Guy’s dependability pays off, veteran kicker reportedly returning; More.
• Mike Dussault’s Unfiltered Notebook 8/23: Edelman has receivers on right track; More.
• Paul Perillo’s Training camp blogservations: Newton taking control; More.
• Erik Scalavino goes in-depth on the linebackers: Significant offseason turnover has created numerous opportunities.
• Video Conference: Bill Belichick.

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Early riser Cam Newton giving spark to Patriots behind the scenes; Damian Harris’ RB job to lose; Camp ups and downs; More.
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Sunday Patriots News: Dugger the early standout in camp; Gunner Olszewski “much farther along” in 2020; More.
• Ryan Hannable’s Sunday 7: Where is N’Keal Harry?
• Doug Kyed’s Patriots sign two, cut two; Reportedly plan to add another kicker.
• Dakota Randall highlights Greg Bedard (Boston Sports Journal) on why the Patriots actually are confident in the offense’s potential, and their “bully ball” brand of football.
• Doug Kyed takes a stab at projecting the 53-Man roster: Top undrafted rookie candidates most likely to sneak onto the team: RB J.J. Taylor, WRs Will Hastings & Jeff Thomas, DT Bill Murray, and LB Scoota Harris.
• Ryan Hannable changes up his 53-man roster projection after the past week of practice.
• Tom E. Curran tells us what to watch for at Patriots training camp: Cam Newton’s curve, new kicker in town; More.
• Andrew Doherty (PatsBuzz) Patriots’ training camp stock report: 4 Up, 4 Down.
• Zack Cox notes Cam Newton’s upbeat approach to practice has resonated with QB coach Jedd Fisch.
• Dakota Randall NFL Rumors: Details of Patriots’ ‘frustration’ with Jarrett Stidham.
• Mark Daniels observes Julian Edelman’s connection with Cam Newton is undeniable. Sunday was Edelman’s most productive practice of the summer, catching a team-high seven passes from Cam. Newton hit Edelman with seven of his first 15 completions in full-team drills.
• Andy Hart talks about the budding connection between Julian Edelman and Cam Newton
• Mark Daniels writes how Gunner Olszewski is building on last year’s success: Last year he was a feel-good story, this summer it looks like he belongs.
• Doug Kyed calls attention to Joejuan Williams’ versatility paying off early at camp.
• Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Adam Butler reflects on playing for Bill Belichick as he enters fourth season In New England.
• Zack Cox talks about why Paul Quessenberry is the unlikeliest player in Patriots training camp. After five years in the Marines, the Navy product is trying to revive his football career in New England.
• Zack Cox’ Sunday training camp Notes: Cam Newton strengthens case as Jarrett Stidham sits out; More.
• Ryan Hannable’s Sunday training camp observations: Cam Newton has best day of summer; Mohamed Sanu ended practice with a nice touchdown grab from Newton. It was also a good throw; More.
• Evan Lazar’s Patriots camp notebook: A note on every player on the roster after one week of camp.
• Phil Perry sends us another Postcard from Camp: Cam Newton running away with Patriots quarterback job
• Zack Cox gives us the Sunday attendance update: 11 absent on Day 6; N’Keal Harry returns to Patriots practice; Stephon Gilmore’s third-straight missed practice.
• Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) Best of social media: Sights and sounds from week three of training camp.
• David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Cam Newton and Comeback Player of the Year.
• CBS Boston notes Bill Belichick was asked this morning about the false positives and what it could mean if they hit a team on a Sunday. Belichick tossed that baby right on Roger Goodell’s lap.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (SI) A day in Cam Newton’s Patriots life; Plus, the short- and possible long-term effects of the new holdout rules, why most draft prospects should wait to make a decision, and the five biggest training camp questions from across the league.
• Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Patriots notebook: For Jarrett Stidham, time becoming as big of an adversary as Cam Newton.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Pats QB coach: Cam Newton’s command of offense reflects work ethic.
• Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) Patriots sign Paul Quessenberry, a player who hasn’t played football in five years; Bill Belichick puts him at a new position.
• Albert Breer (SI) Monday Morning QB: Sunday’s false positives gave the NFL’s Gameday COVID-19 policies a trial run; Plus Sam Darnold’s development, Joe Judge’s laps policy, Earl Thomas’s release and Jason Wright’s big job ahead.
• Peter King (ProFootballTalk) FMIA: Repeat in a pandemic? Patrick Mahomes and Chiefs on a mission; More. /Only interested if the mission involves John Belushi, Dan Akroid and ‘the Penguin’.
• Staff (ESPN) Best of Sunday at NFL training camps: Bucs, Packers, Saints get physical; Patriots’ QB battle comes into focus; More.
• Conor Orr (SI) NFL award favorites and longshots: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year and More.
• Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Long shots for six NFL awards, including best coach and rookies. Kyle Dugger included.
• Eric Eager (Pro Football Focus) The NFL’s best offensive play-callers heading into the 2020 season. /Sorry, Josh.
• Kevin Seifert (ESPN) NFL puts some teams on hold while looking into COVID-19 tests from New Jersey lab.
• Kevin Seifert (ESPN) The NFL’s Sunday coronavirus scare: What happens if it occurs during the 2020 season?

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Brian Costello (NY Post) Jordan Jenkins throws punches as fights break out at Jets practice.