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TEAM TALK
- Key dates on the 2021 NFL / Patriots calendar.
- Patriots Unfiltered 7/15: Most anticipated position battles, Cassius Marsh comments, Cam or Mac?
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss reports Cam Newton said Thursday that he views the 2021 season as “put up or shut up” time, acknowledging that actions will speak louder than his words.
- Darren Hartwell sees Cam Newton adopting a Brady-like mindset while eyeing a bounce-back season.
- Ryan Hannable tries to figure out when Mac Jones should be considered for his first NFL start.
- Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots 2021 training camp primer: Wide Receivers.
- Andy Hart reviews the Pats at Wide Receiver: Is Nelson Agholor worthy of the No. 1 WR role?
- Alex Barth continues his Patriots 2021 position preview: Running back and Cornerback.
- Mike D’Abate (PatriotMaven) Patriots training camp: Three players to watch on the defensive line.
- Khari Thompson talks about how Dont’a Hightower could key a return to dominance for the Patriots’ defense.
- Phil Perry believes under-the-radar Kyle Dugger can be a game-changer for the Pats in Year 2.
- Evan Lazar counts down his ten most important Patriots in 2021: No. 4 Dont’a Hightower.
- Andy Hart ranks the Patriots 2021 roster from 1-90, from Stephon Gilmore to Michael Jackson Jr.
- Sean T. McGuire tells us where the Pats’ 2021 opponents land on ESPN’s receiver rankings: New England will face six of the 10 best wide receivers in the NFL.
- Ryan Hannable mentions Patriots tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith were ranked high in ESPN’s rankings of the top tight ends in the NFL, even if Henry didn’t get the best review.
- Alex Barth points to another top cornerback holdout that could impact Stephon Gilmore and the Patriots: Dolphins’ corner Xavien Howard could be looking for a pay raise.
- Jerry Trotta (MusketFire) Patriots can probably rule out Richard Sherman as potential free agent target.
- Sean T. McGuire looks at the odds and how the team stacks up among the highest- and lowest-scoring offenses.
- Elliot Kennel (MusketFire) Patriots’ Throwback Thursday: Troy Brown saves the 2004 season.
- CBS Boston notes Tom Brady has the solution to hamstring injury problems. /Come on, say it with me: Pliability!
- Mike Reiss shared some “quick-hit thoughts/notes around vacation and (maybe a little) Patriots from his personal blog. /Wish him a Happy Birthday today @MikeReiss.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Ex-Patriots receiver Deion Branch responds to Cassius Marsh’s harsh comments about playing in New England.
- Logan Ulrich (NFLTR) AFC Notes: Bills, Jets, Patriots.
- Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) 2021 NFL Superstar Club: Josh Allen breaks in; Big Ben bumped. No Pats.
- Jeff Kerr (CBS Sports) NFL all-30-and-over defensive teams. Stephon Gilmore included.
- Chris Trapasso (CBS Sports) AFC rookies drafted after Day 1 who could earn key roles. Christian Barmore included.
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Five NFL quarterbacks at risk of taking a big step backward in 2021. No Pats. /Whew!
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Six against-the-grain NFL predictions for 2021.
- Adam Rank (NFL.com) State of the 2021... Chiefs - Broncos - Raiders - Titans.
- Rick Stroud (Tampa Bay Times) Tom Brady led Bucs to Super Bowl 55 win despite MCL tear: The quarterback originally sustained the injury playing for the Patriots but didn’t repair the knee until February after the big game.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL declines comment on Buccaneers’ failure to disclose Tom Brady’s knee injury.
- Rob Maadi (APNews) AP source: 4 NFL teams remain under 50% vaccinated.
- Jimmy Traina (SI) NFL inks massive TV deals, promptly undergoes round of layoffs.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL says NFL Media layoffs “not markedly different” from previous offseasons.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Richard Sherman released without bail.
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Saints’ David Onyemata suspended by NFL after testing positive for a banned substance.