Daily news and links for Friday.
TEAM TALK
- Evan Lazar shares seven takeaways from the defensive line and linebacker workouts at the Combine. 1. Patriots HC Mike Vrabel joins NFL Network broadcast in Indy. 2. Mason Graham measures in at 6-3, 296 lbs with 32-inch arms.
- Mike Dussault gives us his takeaways from Travis Hunter’s media availability; Tight End and Defensive Back interviews at the Combine.
- Patriots HC Mike Vrabel talks to Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen at 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. (5 min. video)
- Patriots Draft Countdown: Travis Hunter and Tight Ends spotlight Day 3 of Combine, ESPN’s Jordan Reid on 2025 prospects. (20 min. video)
- ESPN’s Jordan Reid on top prospects, overall depth of the draft and best fits for the Patriots. (10 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: NFL Combine updates, Eliot Wolf, draft talk. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Chris Mason, Mark Daniels and Karen Guregian update us with the latest Patriots intel for 2025 NFL Draft.
- MassLive tells us what they’ve been hearing about the Patriots at the Combine. 1. Plan for free agency.
- Phil Perry’s Combine buzz: ‘Very real chance’ Travis Hunter falls to Pats at No. 4.
- Tom Carroll’s NFL Scouting Combine Day 1 Diary: Big men ran fast.
- Mark Daniels explains how Travis Hunter could be a versatile project and fill multiple needs for Patriots.
- Tom Carroll says the Patriots reportedly have Travis Hunter as top WR and CB on their draft board.
- Chris Mason, Mark Daniels and Karen Guregian look at where the team stands in their quest for No. 1 WR.
- Chris Mason, Mark Daniels and Karen Guregian discuss the Patriots’ free agency plan coming into focus.
- Tom Carroll notes the Patriots are reportedly prioritizing trenches, ‘not Tee Higgins’ this offseason
- Phil Perry talks with Dane Brugler who identifies four ‘blue-collar ballers’ for the Pats to target in the NFL Draft.
- Darren Hartwell relays Albert Breer sharing his insight on Eliot Wolf’s contract and dynamic with Mike Vrabel.
- Darren Hartwell explains what to make of Eliot Wolf’s admission about the Patriots front office.
- Alex Barth spotlights the 2025 NFL Combine standouts: Defensive linemen & linebackers.
- Chris Mason, Mark Daniels and Karen Guregian tell us how NFL execs forecast what a Davon Godchaux trade could yield the Patriots.
- Matt Dolloff finds the Patriots linked to Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley, who could become a free agent.
- Alex Barth looks at what mistakes from 2024 Eliot Wolf will need to learn from for 2025.
- Chris Mason’s Patriots Mailbag: How will New England attack the 2025 NFL Draft?
- Nick O’Malley reports that according to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, the latest edition of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” documentary series will follow Bill Belichick during his first season at North Carolina.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike & Murph discuss Eliot Wolf’s accountability, Harold Landry, Davon Godchaux, NFLPA survey and More! (37 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Eric Edholm, et al (NFL.com) What we learned during Thursday’s activities in Indianapolis.
- Daniel Flick (SI) NFL Combine risers and fallers: Edge Rushers, Defensive Tackles and Linebackers.
- Chad Reuter (NFL.com) 2025 NFL combine stock up/stock down, Day 1: Shemar Stewart shines in draft spotlight.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) 10 Fastest linebacker 40-yard dash times at the 2025 NFL Combine.
- Kyle Koster (SI) Teams at top of NFL draft torn on Travis Hunter playing two ways.
- Madison Williams (SI) Cam Ward is ready to be ‘plug-and-play’ starter for Titans if taken with first pick.
- Matt Verderame (SI) Predicting the outcome for each team’s top free agent. Patriots: CB Jonathan Jones. Prediction: Leaves for one-year deal.
- Matt Okada (NFL.com) Stefon Diggs, Justin Fields among 12 boom-or-bust free agents in 2025.
- NFL Nation (ESPN) 32 NFL players who need a change of scenery this offseason. Patriots: QB Jacoby Brissett.
- Nate Tice, Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports) 2025 NFL mock draft 6.0: Titans go QB, but which one? Plus Raiders trade up, Cowboys fill huge need by staying put. Pats trade down, pick Arizona WR Tetairoa McMillan at No. 6.
- Madison Williams (SI) Matthew Stafford, Rams agree to restructured contract to keep QB in Los Angeles.
- Tyler Lauletta (SI) Giants ‘shifting’ interest to Aaron Rodgers as Matthew Stafford returns to Rams
- Andy Nesbitt (SI) NFL study showing surprising QB who gets most calls from refs had fans sounding off.
- Staff (ESPN) What are NFL overtime rules for regular and postseason play? NFL considering changes to regular-season overtime rules.