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TEAM TALK
- Mike Dussault tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Julio remorse, linebacker intrigue and a surprising position battle.
- Mike Dussault identifies some notable free agents available that could help fill some potential holes in the roster.
- Angelique Fiske reports Kyle Van Noy says he is ‘hungry’ to do more with foster care families in his second stint in New England.
- Erik Scalavino talks with WR Nelson Agholor who shares his football journey from Africa to America.
- Photos: Patriots OTAs from Monday, 6/7.
LOCAL LINKS
- Zack Cox mentions that a handful of notable veterans were back on the practice field for Monday’s OTA.
- Andy Hart explains how Cam Newton missing OTA reps is actually good for the Patriots.
- Doug Kyed spotlights how the Patriots added potential impact players across their defensive line through free agency and the draft this offseason, and identifies three big questions on the DL.
- Zack Cox previews the offensive line, which has elite potential in 2021, facing a few unanswered questions.
- Mike Luciano (MusketFire) 2 players who justified the team’s faith and 1 who hasn’t.
- Ryan Hannable finds that new Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne wants to finish his career with the Pats.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) What should fans make of Marvin Hall, the team’s new WR signing?
- Tom E. Curran writes that even if Patriot Nation is likely disappointed the team didn’t acquire WR Julio Jones, the restraint showed by Bill Belichick is noteworthy and leaves open other possibilities.
- Zack Cox thumbnails six available wide receivers the Pats could target after the Julio Jones’ trade.
- Clare Cooper (FullPressCoverage) A Clare Perspective: Julio, Julio wherefore art thou Julio? ... or, not.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Why Bill Belichick was right to pass on Julio Jones.
- Nick Stevens suggests that the team not trading for Julio Jones gives the Patriots offense a vote of confidence.
- Mike Reiss reports Robert Kraft was gifted a new Bentley from his celebrity friends for his 80th birthday.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike and Murph discuss the Julio Jones trade, it’s impact on the Patriots and the futures of Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore in New England. (39 min.)
- One Patriots Place podcast: Murph, Steve and Clare are joined by Derek Havens to talk the return of Dont’a Hightower, Cam Newton’s exit, the Amoeba defense & much more. (60 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: What’s Next for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers? Plus, what to make of Russell Wilson’s decision to attend OTAs, the well-deserved new contracts for Bucs coach Bruce Arians and GM Jason Licht, and more.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: No first-round pick ever was offered for Julio Jones.
- Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) Five takeaways from the Julio Jones trade: There’s even more to mine from this deal than initially meets the eye.
- Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Falcons’ big mistake isn’t trading Julio Jones, it’s not also dealing Matt Ryan and others for a full rebuild.
- Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) 2021 NFL training camp battles to watch: Top five running back competitions. No Pats.
- Cynthia Frelund (NFL.com) My analytics-based top-five rookie running backs rankings in 2021. rankings. No Pats.
- Sarah Bishop (ESPN) What are the chances Deshaun Watson plays again in Houston?
- Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Report: Aaron Rodgers not expected to attend Packers’ minicamp.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Five-figure bet moves Patriots’ odds to win Super Bowl at BetMGM.
- Cameron Filipe (Football Zebras) Officiating crews for the 2021 season. “This season there is one new official to replace six that retired.”
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Britt Reid pleads not guilty to DWI charge.