TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Dolphins at Patriots. Series history, scouting the matchups, tale of the tape; More.
- Mike Dussault’s Unfiltered Notebook 9/8: McDaniels on opening day adjustments, rookie linebackers making progress; More.
- Paul Perillo shares some Week 1 NFL Notes: Youth movement is here; Bill Belichick’s unconventional draft specialties; From pure passing league to smash-mouth; More.
- Press Conference transcript: Bill Belichick.
- Angelique Fiske reports Joe Thuney completes his MBA during training camp.
- Patriots Hall of Fame to re-open this Friday.
- Video Conferences: Josh McDaniels - Steve Belichick - Cameron Achord.
- Press Pass: Matthew Slater, Joe Thuney, and Stephon Gilmore discuss playing without fans. (1.49 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered 9/8: 53-Man Roster Unveiled, Week 1 Preview, Jeff Benedict on ‘The Dynasty’. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran 2020 NFL Season: Predicting Super Bowl winner, playoff teams, MVP.
- Luke Ervin (PatsBuzz) Five predictions for the Patriots’ 2020 season: Final record projection and More. 4. Cam Newton proves he is the best QB in the AFC East.
- Nick O’Malley notes Cam Newton presents a challenge Josh McDaniels has never dealt with before: Keeping a mobile QB healthy.
- Robert Marcello (FullPressCoverage) Patriots Enemy Profile: Pats host the Miami Dolphins in Week One.
- Chris Mason notes the Dolphins have no preseason tape on the new Patriots offense and will have to rely on ‘mobile quarterback rules’ to prepare.
- Nick O’Malley highlights Bill Belichick with some high praise for Brian Flores: Dolphins ‘took their lumps’ early, but are ‘a lot better’ in Year two.
- John Sapochetti (FullPressCoverage) The Patriots have many questions heading into 2020. “The Patriots are headed for a major market correction due in large part to Belichick’s awful drafts the past half-decade.” /Eesh.
- Doug Kyed tells us what the reasonable expectations should be for the Patriots two rookie tight ends.
- Doug Kyed reports the Patriots coaches are happy with the progress of rookies Josh Uche and Anfernee Jennings. The first-year linebackers could hold major roles in 2020.
- Andy Hart sees versatility as the key for young LBs Josh Uche and Anfernee Jennings. As Belichick says, “the more you can do...”
- Nick O’Malley warns whoever the Patriots’ kicker is, he needs rule No. 1 of kicking in New England: ’Never trust the weather.’
- Ryan Hannable notes Bill Belichick says he is proud of the way his team has handled the challenge of a unique training camp.
- Adam London highlights NFL analyst Peter Schrager on his belief that the Patriots will still win the AFC East.
- Adam London notes ‘NFL Insider’ Dan Graziano isn’t buying the positivity coming out of Foxborough and suggests the Patriots are ‘trying to hide something’ with Cam Newton. /Where is that damn eye-roll emoji?
- CBS Boston writers predict who will be the team’s MVP.
- Ricky Doyle notes ex-NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum says Cam Newton’s contract will be an “early storyline” in New England this season.
- Abigail Adams tells us Robert Kraft ranks 93rd on Forbes’ list of richest Americans.
- Rob Bradford suggests maybe we should start rethinking the ‘captain construct’ in professional sports.
- Michael Hurley makes his Week 1 picks against the spread. Patriots win, but by less than a touchdown.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike and Murph discuss the 2020 roster and how they stack up against their primary competition and then take a look at Sunday’s opener against the Fins. (39 min.)
- Patriots Talk Podcast: How can Pats use element of surprise to their advantage? Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry discuss. (50 min.)
- Matt Dolloff and Alex Barth preview the 2020 Patriots. (40 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Nora Princiotti (The Ringer) Bill Belichick and Cam Newton are having a great time together, thanks for asking: What might be a surprising pairing on the surface makes a lot of sense once you dig a little deeper.
- Doug Farrar and Mark Schofield (TouchdownWire) 2020 NFL season predictions: From Super Bowl winner to first coach fired.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) NFL predictions 2020: Final standings, playoff projections, Super Bowl 55 pick.
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) The case for all 32 NFL teams to make Super Bowl LV in the 2020 season, from the Jags to Chiefs. Patriots 10th: If Newton has an MVP-caliber season, the Patriots could be one of the best teams in football.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) NFL season 2020 team previews: Power rankings, breakout picks, schedule analysis. Pats 9th.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) PFT’s Week One power rankings. Patriots 4th.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) NFL power rankings: Which teams look like contenders entering Week 1? Pats 17th.
- David Carr (NFL.com) Offensive player rankings, Week 1. No Pats.
- Mike Jones (USA Today) Nine NFL QBs facing immense pressure to deliver in 2020. Cam Newton included.
- NFL GameDay Crew (NFL.com) Season Preview: Bold predictions for 2020. (3.01 min. video)
- Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) Every team’s chance to make playoffs as of Week 1. Patriots 57%. (2.45 min. video)
- Sam Jarden (Sporting News) NFL schedule 2020: Sunday, Monday, Thursday night football schedules, TV channels for prime time games.
- Ian Casselberry (Awful Announcing) Booger McFarland will co-host NFL PrimeTime with Chris Berman for 2020 season. Tom Jackson is opting out due to COVID-19 considerations.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady is a 16-game season away from the most starts in NFL history.
- Tadd Haislop (Sporting News) NFL picks, predictions for Week 1. Patriots 24, Dolphins 13.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Tadd Haislop (Sporting News) NFL COVID rules, explained: Everything to know about coronavirus and football.
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) Can the NFL pull off a complete season with specter of COVID-19 looming?
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) One player tested positive for COVID-19 from August 30-September 5.
- Tadd Haislop (Sporting News) What is the NFL’s national anthem protest policy? Here are the rules for kneeling in 2020.