TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2021 Mock Draft Tracker.
- Patriots WR Julian Edelman announced his retirement.
- Transactions: Patriots OL Dustin Woodard is reinstated to active roster; Release DL Michael Barnett.
- Paul Perillo tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Edelman’s Hall chances, picking a QB, moving up in the draft and more.
- Mike Dussault analyzes how there’s no easy way to replace Julian Edelman.
- Paul Perillo talks about how Edelman’s unlikely star turn comes to an end
- Angelique Fiske explains how Julian Edelman burrowed his way into the heart of Patriots Nation.
- Photos: The best of Julian Edelman during his 12-year NFL career with New England.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss traces Julian Edelman’s evolution: From training camp boos to Patriots icon. ‘No one could have predicted the undersized underdog would transition from 7th-round QB to one of the best WRs in team history.’
- Karen Guregian points out how Julian Edelman was the quintessential Patriot.
- Tom E. Curran writes Julian Edelman’s hanging them up with nothing left to prove. /Great read.
- Zack Cox posts Bill Belichick’s glowing statement on Julian Edelman’s retirement.
- Bill Burt calls Julian Edelman the best Pats winner not named Belichick or Brady.
- Doug Kyed tells us why the Pats released Julian Edelman before his retirement announcement.
- Michael Hurley puts up one winning argument supporting Julian Edelman for the Hall of Fame: “The tale of the 2010s in the NFL cannot be told without Edelman, whose postseason performances were off-the-charts insane.”
- Mike D’Abate (FullPressCoverage) Legend, by example, Patriots WR Julian Edelman announces retirement.
- Clare Cooper (PatsPropaganda) Have the Patriots lost their identity?
- Alexandra Francisco reminds us when Bill Belichick savagely predicted Julian Edelman would replace Wes Welker.
- Mike Reiss examines some of the top narratives surrounding Cam Newton as New England is betting he can regain his form with a better supporting cast. /Interesting.
- Zack Cox highlights Stephon Gilmore on his uncertain Patriots future and contract status. ‘It’s out of my control’
- Corey Seeley (CoastToCoastScouting) Belichick vs Brady: Round two.
- Corey Seeley (CoastToCoastScouting) Behind closed doors. A dive into the Patriots Drafts from 2017-2019 with a focus on the first three rounds.
- Corey Seeley (CoastToCoastScouting) Sleeper prospect: Interview with UMass OT Larnel Coleman.
- Doug Kyed presents his Patriots 7-round mock draft with the Pats going slightly off the board with their first pick.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: Julian Edelman’s legacy in New England is both unique and secure; Plus, the latest on Teddy Bridgewater, James Conner and Jadeveon Clowney on the market, Jeff Fisher’s new advisory role and more.
- Mike Giardi (NFL.com) Julian Edelman’s retirement marks end of career defined by ‘full throttle’ approach.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Julian Edelman: I am retiring a Patriot.
- Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Bill Belichick: It was a privilege to coach “ultimate competitor” Julian Edelman.
- Kevin Van Valkenburg (ESPN) Julian Edelman might not be a Hall of Famer, but he was a star.
- Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Julian Edelman retires as one of NFL’s best seventh-round picks: Here’s where he ranks among top 10 all-time.
- Nora Princiotti (The Ringer) Julian Edelman was the NFL’s most unlikely star.
- Brianna Williams (ESPN) Tom Brady sends heartfelt message to New England Patriots WR Julian Edelman who announced his retirement from the NFL.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) NFL world reacts to Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman’s retirement.
- Analysts (NFL.com) Debate: Is former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman a Hall of Famer?
- Jason Owens (Yahoo! Sports) Can we please stop with the Julian Edelman Hall of Fame talk?
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) 10 WR prospects who could help Pats fill void left by Julian Edelman.
- Patrick Walker (CBS Sports) Ranking the best NFL draft picks of all time: Top five ever taken at No. 15.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots waive Michael Barnett.
- Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports) Five undervalued offensive linemen prospects who teams should target on Day 3.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) NFL mock draft 5.0: The Patriots trade up for Justin Fields.
- Maurice Jones-Drew (NFL.com) 2021 NFL mock draft 2.0: Two trades shake up top 10. Pats trade up to No. 7 to take Alabama QB Mac Jones.
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Two-round 2021 NFL mock draft. Pats pick Penn State LB Micah Parsons at 15.
EXTRACURRICULAR
- Dan Wetzel (Yahoo! Sports) Where was Britt Reid drinking before his alleged DWI? The Chiefs and the NFL owe the public an answer.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Chiefs, NFL still have tough questions to answer in Britt Reid case.
- Cassandra Negley and Henry Bushnell (Yahoo! Sports) Britt Reid charged with DWI in car crash that critically injured 5-year-old girl.
- Ryan Young (Yahoo! Sports) Britt Reid’s DWI charge not ‘fair or harsh enough,’ says family of injured 5-year-old girl.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) 22 lawsuits against Deshaun Watson will be consolidated for pre-trial purposes.