TEAM TALK
- Mike Dussault’s Unfiltered Notebook 9/1: Deatrich Wise had perhaps the strongest training camp of his career and appears poised to make an expanded impact this season; Practice report; More.
- Paul Perillo tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Pass rush, WR, LB depth and roster decisions.
- Press Conference: Julian Edelman. (8.03 min. video)
- Photos: Best of Patriots training camp 2020.
LOCAL LINKS
- Doug Kyed resets the Patriots depth chart to figure out - without the benefit of preseason games - who starts at TE, LB, and more.
- Karen Guregian identifies the weak spots on the roster that were there at the start of training camp, to see if the problem areas are still the same or if more have materialized. 1. Pedestrian wide receiver group.
- Andrew Callahan tells us what we learned about the Patriots during training camp. 3. Pats defense will shine again.
- Doug Kyed shares his Tuesday Practice Notes: Cam Newton returns, offensive line in trouble?
- Chris Mason reports Cam Newton looks healthy and QB coach Jedd Fisch believes he can run the same way he did in Carolina
- Doug Kyed writes Julian Edelman has been afforded rest days in practice for the first time in his 12th season with the Pats, a sacrifice worth making in an attempt to keep him on the field when it matters.
- Mark Daniels hears from rookie TE Devin Asiasi on how he’s not trying to be Gronk - he’s trying to be himself.
- Zack Cox notes what surprised Lamar Miller the most about playing here is the team’s emphasis on conditioning, says it was a ‘wake-up call.’
- Nick Goss relays Lamar Miller on why he signed with Patriots in NFL free agency
- Zack Cox wonders if Jakobi Meyers can keep his spot on the roster after a frustrating camp
- Zack Cox finds Joejuan Williams bringing his ‘play anywhere’ attitude to the secondary, willing and able to play multiple roles this year.
- Mark Daniels writes how the versatile rookie free agent Rashod Berry hopes to stick on defense.
- Doug Kyed explains why the Patriots moved Ohio State TE Rashod Berry to defense.
- Danny Jaillet (PatriosWire) Rashod Berry explains what it’s like playing on both offense and defense.
- Logan Mullen details Nick Folk’s new deal with the Patriots.
- Nicole Yang reports Bill Belichick’s Subway commercial has finally aired.
- Dakota Randall highlights Bill Belichick on why he agreed to shoot that Subway commercial. “I agreed the timing was right to have some fun and enjoy some sandwiches.” /I’m sure Cyndi Lauper would approve.
- Zack Cox passes along a report the Patriots hosted rookie free agent punter Alex Kinney.
- 98.5 The Sports Hub passes along a report that the Patriots are bringing in five more free agents for workouts.
- Robert Alvarez (PatsFans) A behind the scenes look at Patriots photo day.
- Michael Hurley mentions Patriots coach Cole Popovich recently discovered he’s related to Gregg Popovich. /Go figure [Insert eye-roll emoji here].
- Sean T. McGuire mentions how the Alvin Kamara rumors have Twitter hilariously thinking about having him join the Patriots.
- Mike Reiss passes along a report that Josh Gordon sold his Super Bowl LIII ring for $138K at auction.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike and Steve compare and contrast their attempted projections of the final 53-man roster. (37 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Conor Orr (SI) Predicting every team’s record for the 2020 NFL season. Patriots atop AFC East, 10-6.
- Analysts (NFL.com) 2020 NFL season award predictions.
- Jeff Legwold (ESPN) ‘Get out the Ouija board’: The plight of an undrafted rookie in 2020. “Practice squads will be 16 players this season — up from the usual 10 — which gives undrafted rookies a chance to at least stay with the team. Six of the practice squad spots can be used for players with unlimited experienced, but 10 spots still will be for developmental players.”
- Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) Is lack of preseason breeding NFL-wide paranoia?
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) NFL’s uneven policy for fan attendance creates unfair divide in 2020. /Of course it does.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Commissioner: No competitive advantage for teams that can have fans present this year. /Are Goodell’s lips moving again?
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Leonard Fournette unclaimed on waivers.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Patriots not believed to be in running to sign Leonard Fournette.
- Nora Princiotti (The Ringer) Tom Brady and the art of reinvention: The NFL’s most successful QB went to Tampa in search of a new challenge.
- Shanna McCarriston (CBS Sports) Roger Goodell addresses social justice, lack of fan attendance policy and safety protocols.
- Conor Orr (SI) An NFL head coaches’ guide to creating a culture change.
- Rob Maaddi (AP) NFL requiring coaches, staff near bench to wear masks. /Alt. headline: League finds fresh source of income from fines.
- Report (AP) NFL to feature social justice messages in end zones this season.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL seems to be willing to accept a wildcat strike over social justice.