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TEAM
TALK
- Evan Lazar spotlights six storylines to monitor at this spring’s Organized Team Activities. the Patriots will begin OTAs on Wednesday. 1. Where does first-round pick Caleb Lomu fit into the offensive line?
LOCAL LINKS
- Mark Daniels gives us 5 things to watch at Patriots OTAs. Phase 3 is a four-week program where teams are allowed to have their offense and defense compete against one another. There’s no contact allowed until training camp, but 11-on-11, 7-on-7, and 9-on-7 drills are permitted. 1. Drake Maye – “…It’s this year where he needs to be more of a vocal leader”; More.
- Ethan Hurwitz picks out which Patriots storylines are worth paying attention to at OTAs. 1. Which WRs step up without Kayshon Boutte?
- Alex Barth takes a look at 5 things to watch for during Patriots OTAs and Minicamp. 1. Where are the rookie tackles playing?
- Doug Kyed thumbnails 5 positional battles to watch with Patriots beginning OTA practices. 1. Third running back. 2. Starting wide receiver; More.
- Ethan Hurwitz identifies several Patriots veterans who could use impressive showings at OTAs.
- Cole Shelton relays Dametrious Crownover’s former offensive line coach at Texas A&M, Adam Cushing, who has high confidence the sixth-round tackle will have plenty of success in the NFL.
- Matt Legros considers whether the Patriots will go undefeated on the road again in 2026.
- Aaliyan Mohammed highlights Rams head coach Sean McVay on “Bussin’ With The Boys,” discussing the ‘humbling’ loss to the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.
- Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick look at 5 potential breakout candidates this season: Edge Dremont Jones, OG Alijah Vera-Tucker, FB Reggie Gillliam, DT Cory Durden and RB Rhamondre Stevenson. Plus honorable mention WR Romeo Doubs. (23 min.)
- All 32 NFL Podcast: Mike Giardi and Taylor Kyles discuss Dre’Mont Jones’ impact, what’s next for Christian Gonzalez, if Christian Barmore is worth the money, plus a surprise in the secondary. (32 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: With Joe Schoen, John Harbaugh in lockstep, the Giants are gaining momentum; Plus, thoughts on the Matthew Stafford extension, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice’s off-the-field issues, quick-hitters and more.
- Staff (Yahoo! Sports) OTAs Week 1 top storylines, from Aaron Rodgers’ final season to Rams’ headlines.
- Ryan Gosling (ProFootballNetwork) ‘Upwards of $31, $32, $33 Million’ — NFL analyst urges New England to break the bank for Christian Gonzalez before someone else sets the price.
- Matt Verderame (SI) NFL veterans on the hot seat during OTAs. WR A.J. Brown included. No Pats.
- Kristopher Knox (Bleacher Report) 7 NFL teams that should trade for Edge rusher Josh Sweat if Cardinals make him available. Patriots included.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) Mark your calendars: These 7 games are shaping up as the NFL’s worst in 2026. Jets, Dolphins included. No Pats.
- Nick Brinkerhoff (USA Today) Jason Kelce worries that NFL schedule is ‘getting away’ from Sunday.
- Diante Lee (The Ringer) NFL 2026 offseason power rankings. No 8. Patriots. /Click for commentary.
- Staff (ProFootballNetwork) 2026 NFL Power Rankings: Memorial Day edition. No.13. Patriots. “…The talent is there with the Patriots’ roster, but there are plenty of questions still remaining.” More.
- Jordan Reid (ESPN) 2027 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know.
