TEAM TALK
- Game Preview: Patriots at Giants.
- Broadcast Information: How to watch Patriots at Giants.
- Training Camp: Practice times announced for Patriots-Giants joint practices.
- Mike Dussault’s Blogservations from Monday’s fully padded practice: With Newton out, Jones sees heavy workload; More.
- Press Conferences: Bill Belichick - Yodny Cajuste - Isaiah Wynn - Damien Harris - Kyle Dugger - Devin McCourty - J.J. Taylor.
- WEEI Patriots Monday: Bill Belichick (26.33 min.) and Mac Jones (7.35 min.)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss talks about Cam Newton remaining away from the Patriots until Thursday, due to a “misunderstanding” on COVID-19 tests “conducted away from NFL facilities.”
- Evan Lazar’s Camp Notebook: How Mac Jones looked at with Cam Newton out; 2. Veteran K Nick Folk returns in an inconsistent practice; 3. TE Jonnu Smith returns to practice with zero limitations; More.
- Andrew Callahan recaps yesterday’s camp: Mac Jones takes over in Cam Newton’s absence, has three-day window to build his case, struggles against top defense.
- Zack Cox shares his observations from Monday: Tight end Jonnu Smith was a full participant after sitting out last week with an ankle injury; Hunter Henry, who’s working his way back from a shoulder injury, split off from the main practice field after warmups; More.
- Mike D’Abate (PatriotMaven) Patriots training camp impressions: Jones, Uche, Bourne, Folk returns, and more.
- Alex Barth’s training camp notebook, Day 16: Working without Cam Newton; Situational football; Yodny Cajuste remains in the conversation; More.
- Ryan Hannable’s training camp observations: Mac Jones has inconsistent day; Kendrick Bourne had the catch of the day from Jones, also with Jackson in coverage. It came on a dig route and the receiver made a great diving play in two-minute work; More.
- Matt Dolloff looks at how the Patriots’ other receivers performed in practice without N’Keal Harry.
- Chris Smith (PatsFans) What’s going on with the New England Patriots?
- Karen Guregian thinks the Patriots could see a silver lining to Cam Newton’s absence, provides possibility for Mac Jones to build a stronger case.’
- Tom E. Curran isn’t accepting any excuses, believes Cam Newton’s COVID protocol setback was entirely preventable.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Here’s how Cam Newton accidentally violated the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols.
- CBS Boston suggests the Patriots are ‘falling on the sword’ for Cam Newton because of Belichick’s legacy of making sure his team understands the rules.
- Zack Cox notes Cam Newton’s extended absence from Patriots practice this week will put pressure on others — namely rookie QB Mac Jones — to step up.
- Karen Guregian writes ‘Mac Jones says he isn’t thinking about being the starting QB right now’ but he also says ‘I’m ready to play any role I need to play.’
- Bill Burt calls the Cam vs. Mac debate all but over for the Pats.
- Mike Reiss hears from Chase Winovich how he’s working to solidify his role in the Patriots’ loaded linebacker room.
- Adam Myers (FullPressCoverage) Patriots 53-man roster projection. J.J. Taylor in, Brandon Bolden out; More.
- Ryan Hannable’s 53-man roster projection, version 3.0. Four TEs, 1 FB make the team; More.
- Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Patriots 53-man roster projection: 3 QBs is a necessity; and what to do with N’Keal Harry?
- CBS Boston notes Mac Jones, Jakobi Meyers and Matthew Judon were all graded the best at their position in preseason, according to Pro Football Focus.
- Jake Levin reports PFF tabs Matt Judon as the NFL’s top edge rusher in preseason to date.
- Danny Jaillet (PatriotsWire) Rhamondre Stevenson has come a long way since his failed physical at the start of training camp.
- Sean T. McGuire finds Damien Harris is among those who think highly of the running back group in New England.
- Sean T. McGuire highlights J.J. Taylor on what he’s most proud of amid his second training camp and how he’s looking to lock down a roster spot.
- Zack Cox hears from Bill Belichick on why Trent Brown is now a ‘much more valuable player’ for the team.
- Zack Cox notes that with just one week left in preseason, Stephon Gilmore has yet to take the field. Belichick: ‘When he’s ready, he’s ready.’
- CBS Boston mentions the lighter side of Bill Belichick comes through when a reporter’s dog crashes his press conference.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) Monday Afternoon QB: Colts are optimistic; Cam Newton situation doesn’t pass sniff test.
- Jonathan Jones (CBS Sports) Cam Newton’s absence opens door for Mac Jones in Patriots starting QB battle and could’ve been avoided.
- Charles Robinson (Yahoo! Sports) The NFL’s COVID reality: Unvaccinated players are a liability.
- Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Joe Judge planning for Daniel Jones to play the first half against Patriots.
- Paul Schwartz (NY Post) Giants sitting Daniel Jones in preseason still not as risky as playing him.
- Ryan Dunleavy (NY Post) Giants not trying to become Patriots 2.0: Joe Judge.
- Chad Reuter (NFL.com) 2021 NFL preseason Week 2 rookie grades: Zach Wilson impresses, Mac Jones steady.
- Kevin Clark (The Ringer) How the 2011 season ushered in the NFL’s offensive explosion.
- Michael Cunningham (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) The Atlanta Falcons are still struggling to overcome the Patriots’ 28-3 Super Bowl comeback.
- First Take (ESPN) Mina Kimes isn’t buying the Patriots as Super Bowl contenders. (1.14 min. video)