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TEAM TALK
- Patriots 2021 Mock Draft Tracker.
- Mike Dussault’s Draft Spotlight: How will pro days impact the Pats’ draft?
- Erik Scalavino talks with new Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne about music, football, and how trusting his instincts has gotten him this far in life.
- Community: Matthew Slater and Devin McCourty partnered with three prominent area doctors to help educate our community on the importance of getting vaccinated. (7 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Patriots hit pause at QB with Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham ... for now; Three key checkpoints to watch; More.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots Sunday news; Mock draft 2.0; More.
- Ryan Hannable’s Sunday 7: What did Robert Kraft mean by seeing different draft approach this year?
- Andrew Callahan points out three hidden holes the Patriots have heading into the draft: Cornerback depth, offensive tackle and wide receiver.
- Karen Guregian predicts how the Patriots will fare against each of their 2021 opponents: Double-digit win total is well within reach.
- Ryan Hannable relays Albert Breer on how Bill Belichick is being “more collaborative” when it comes to the draft.
- Phil Perry continues his prototypical Patriots series with a look at which TEs the team could target in the draft.
- Conor Roche thumbnails 3 non-quarterback prospects draft experts have the Patriots picking.
- Andy Hart profiles potential Patriots selections in this year’s draft: South Carolina CB Jaycee Horn.
- Nick Stevens thumbnails five under-the-radar wide receivers Patriots could target.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) 3 first-round talents Bill Belichick needs to avoid.
- Evan Lazar’s Patriots Mailbag: Dissecting Robert Kraft’s comments about Pats’ recent drafts.
- Dakota Randall passes along a ‘Sunday Notes’ item from Greg Bedard that he’s hearing Julian Edelman’s time in New England might be nearing an end.
- Matt Dolloff talks about the report that the Jimmy Garoppolo talks appear to be dead, for now. /Were they alive?
- Sean T. McGuire passes along a rumor that Jason McCourty and the Giants are showing ‘mutual interest’.
- Adam London notes Jason McCourty praised Cam Newton for his leadership and work ethic.
- Mike Luciano (MusketFire) Power ranking likelihood in-house free agents return to New England.
- Mike Luciano (MusketFire) Patriots haters claiming Robert Kraft took a shot at Bill Belichick need to get a grip.
- Andy Hart says it’s laughable to think Bill Belichick is on the hot seat. Gary Tanguay disagrees. /Dueling banshees.
- Matthew Geagan highlights Bill Belichick’s greatest hits in the draft over the years, as well as his biggest misses.
- Christopher Price tries to pick the best Bill Belichick meme of all time. /Belichick sipping OJ didn’t make the cut.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Justin Fields could be falling to New England.
- Evan Lazar and Alex Barth offer their Patriots complete 2021 Mock Draft 2.0.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate talks free agency finances with Miguel Benzan. Part I and Part II. Come for the great Pats talk and info, stay for Miguel’s epic rant.
- Patriots Fourth and Two podcast: Russ Goldman, Steve Balestrieri and Derek Havens look towards the draft, discuss the non-stop talk about Jimmy G and hear from Pats cap specialist Miguel Benzan. (1 hour)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Morning QB: Sean Payton discusses the Tayson Hill vs. Jameis Winston competition to replace Drew Brees; Plus, the NFL’s new plan to grow internationally, scouts dish on Justin Fields’s pro day, non-QBs who helped themselves at pro days and more.
- Peter King (ProFootballTalk) FMIA: QB Justin Fields, NFL draft’s man of mystery, faces down ‘reckless’ criticism about work ethic, desire; More.
- Danny Kelly (The Ringer) Top 75 players in the 2021 NFL draft.
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) 32 things we learned from 2021 NFL draft prospects’ pro days.
- Nick Bromberg (Yahoo! Sports) 17-game season: Ranking the 16 new games added to the 2021 NFL schedule from least to most watchable.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers in a delicate dance: QB will exit within a year, but plot twists lie ahead.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Will two bye weeks return for NFL?
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL to vote on expanding rule penalizing blocking below the waist.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Bears propose rule change for penalties on consecutive extra point tries.
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) Two-round 2021 NFL mock draft. Pats pick Alabama WR Devonta Smith at 15 and Indiana S Jamar Johnson at 46.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL likely to eliminate Week 1 MNF doubleheader.
- Tom VanHaaren (ESPN) Tom Brady rookie card sells for record $2.25 million.
- Chris Cwik (Yahoo! Sports) Legal filing alleges Chargers should be sold because family trust is $353M in debt.
- Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) The Deshaun Watson allegations are forcing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to a crossroads.