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Daily news and links for Monday

TEAM TALK

  • The New England Patriots announced today that former wide receiver Julian Edelman has been voted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as the 37th inductee.
  • Paul Perillo discusses rookie TreVeyon Henderson vying to be the next running back to catch on in New England. The Patriots added some speed and explosiveness to the backfield by drafting him in the second round.
  • Patriots All Access: Behind the scenes in his first 24 hours with the Patriots #1 pick Will Campbell; Recapping the Patriots entire draft with Eliot Wolf; and Inside the Patriots Draft Room. (19 min. video)
  • Behind the Scenes: Patriots Director of College Scouting Cam Williams breaks down what happens when an NFL team goes on the clock at the NFL Draft. (1 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

  • Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Why new Patriots receiver Kyle Williams is ready for NFL; Why UDFA RB Lan Larison has one of the richest deals; Drake Maye learning Josh McDaniels’ verbiage; Austin Hooper’s impression of Stefon Diggs; Mike Vrabel’s chest pad; More.
  • Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: Early 53-man roster projection.
  • Alex Barth recaps Drake Maye sharing his thoughts on the team’s offseason, and some of his new teammates.
  • Tom Carroll relays Drake Maye on what he’s seen from wideouts Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker so far.
  • Karen Guregian hears from LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis, who delves into Will Campbell’s best trait – his ability to lead. Will Campbell’s work ethic borders on ‘insanity’.
  • Jarrett Bailey points to Kyle Williams’ selfless decision to play in the Holiday Bowl as a mentality that really appealed to the Patriots.
  • Hayden Bird highlights James White saying TreVeyon Henderson is a ‘home run pick’ for the Patriots. “And he can pass block too. He was definitely the best pass-blocking back in the country.”
  • Matthew Schmidt highlights ‘This is Football podcast’ guest Bruce Feldman (The Athletic) saying he believes TreVeyon Henderson may be more NFL-ready than Ashton Jeanty.
  • Jared Koch reports the Patriots made a high investment in UDFA RB Lan Larison and explains why he is primed to make the final roster.
  • Ian Logue explains why this could be the final season for 2022 first round pick Cole Strange. Despite injury-plagued seasons, ‘the thing that might save him beyond 2025 might be his versatility, as he played well during his snaps at center and had also been a solid contributor at guard.’
  • Matthew Schmidt suggests the Patriots could cut ties with frustrating WR Ja’Lynn Polk.
  • Ian Logue posts the latest press conference transcripts: Drake Maye and Eliot Wolf.
  • Phil Perry’s Patriots Mailbag: Uncovering UDFA gems, and other roster questions.
  • Jerry Thornton notes Greg Bedard confirms the Joe Milton trade had nothing to do with Drake Maye; it was because he is ‘not a good dude’ for the Pats QB room.
  • Matthew Schmidt mentions how the Patriots already have AFC East rival fans worried.
  • Tim Crowley notes Scott Zolak goes game-by-game to offer his post-draft Pats’ record prediction: 12-5.

NATIONAL NEWS