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TEAM
TALK
- Patriots Training Camp: Schedule, fan activities, FAQs; More.
- Paul Perillo’s Day 1 Blogservations: Fans flock to Foxborough for opening of camp.
- Paul Perillo’s Day 2 Blogservations: Defense makes some noise early. The pads have yet to come on but the defense is off to a strong start.
- Roster Moves: Patriots claimed rookie WR Kobe Prentice off waivers from the Carolina Panthers and released first-year OL Sebastian Gutierrez. Plus, the Patriots signed TE Jeremiah Franklin and placed WR Jimmy Kibble on IR. Patriots signed Gabe Jacas, placed WR Jeremiah Webb on IR.
- Evan Lazar highlights Mike Vrabel setting the stage for Patriots camp with updates on Gonzalez, Jacas, Hopkins and More.
- Press Conference transcripts: Mike Vrabel (Plus 14 min. video) – Drake Maye (Plus 7 min. video)
- Press Conferences: Robert Kraft and Dr. Dana Kraft – Milton Williams, Romeo Doubs, Carlton Davis, Elijah Ponder, Jared Wilson.
- Training Camp-Cast Day 1: Jacas signing, Gonzalez fully participates, Maye making early connections; More. (7 min. video) and Day 2: Defense stands out, Kayshon Boutte continues to impress. (9 min. video)
- Photos: Day 1 and Day 2 of training camp.
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: How will Drake Maye adjust to his new center? Veteran WR DeAndre Hopkins worked with offensive staff; Kayshon Boutte delivered a “don’t forget me” Play of the Day; Gonzalez fully participates; Jaccas signed; Eli Raridon’s role; Elijah Ponder; More.
- Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots Notes: Training Camp begins, Jacas, Gonzo news, Gonzalez receives record offer; More.
- Mark Morse recaps Training Camp Day 1: Christian Gonzalez’s full participation leads a day of major news and practice insights. Passing results, pass breakups, injured player updates; More.
- Andrew Callahan’s Training camp notes, Day 1: Drake Maye goes deep, Christian Gonzalez more active.
- Alex Barth’s Training Camp notebook: Secondary swarming on Day 2
- Andrew Callahan tells us what he wants to see from Drake Maye at camp, plus 4 more thoughts. 1. Fewer sacks, more A.J. Brown.
- Alex Barth notes edge rusher Gabe Jacas will officially open his New England career on the NFI list, and explains what that means.
- Mike Reiss reports according to Robert Kraft, Gonzalez has an offer to be the ‘highest-paid’ CB ever.
- Ethan Hurwitz thinks Elijah Ponder’s starting role could answer Edge depth questions.
- Doug Kyed explains why Drake Maye will find it easier to lead the team after his MVP-caliber season.
- Michael Hurley looks at how Mack Hollins could be a secret weapon in the offense.
- Mike D’Abate talks about intriguing rookie speedster Kobe Prentice, just added to Pats’ talented WR group
- Ethan Hurwitz mentions how the Pats will benefit from ‘relaxed’ TreVeyon Henderson in his 2nd season.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Tyler Dragon (USA Today) Can the Patriots return to the mountaintop? Predicting the AFC East.
- Tyler Dragon (USA Today) One key storyline for each NFL team entering training campPatriots: A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs’ fit on Patriots offense.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Drake Maye: Jared Wilson’s done “a great job of understanding” what goes into playing center.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Drake Maye: Christian Gonzalez’s main focus is football, not his contract.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel avoids the question of grass vs. turf. “My take is we would play anywhere we possibly have to. … [no] excuses” /Good answer, actually.
- GetUp (ESPN) Do the Patriots have what it takes to make it back to the Super Bowl? (1.30 min. video)
- Henry McKenna (FOX Sports) Key insights as NFL camps open. 3. Offseason Oddity: Patriots one of 3 teams facing eerily similar points of adversity.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Scout’s Notebook: One offseason move that could tilt each division race. Patriots give Drake Maye true WR1 in A.J. Brown.
- Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz (USA Today) Ranking NFL teams from most to least likely to return to playoffs. Patriots ranked 5th. Bills 1st.
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: With Fernando Mendoza signed, Raiders’ positive momentum continues; Quick thoughts: rookie contracts, Kyle Shanahan, John Harbaugh and our first camp casualty.
- Henry McKenna (FOX Sports) QB Stock Market: Ranking all 32 starters heading into training camp. Drake Maye 6th [-1].
