Daily news and links for Tuesday
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss analyzes the State of the Patriots: How close are the Patriots to returning to winning? /Good read.
- Nick O’Malley notes Mike Vrabel revealed the Patriots will run a 3-4 base defense but added that it’s not as important a distinction as it used to be.
- Ian Logue looks at whether this team can make a significant turnaround on offense in 2025.
- Mark Daniels explains how the Patriots’ receiver competition already looks fierce.
- Meghan Ottolini points to the wide receiver battles as the most interesting part of Pats’ summer program.
- Conor Ryan notes Mike Vrabel reportedly ‘aggressively’ pursued Thomas Brown, who is the first passing-game coordinator in franchise history, for his Patriots staff
- Karen Guregian points out how much is riding on Doug Marrone’s abiity to fix the offensive line.
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Harold Landry focused on refining pass rush in New England; Breaking down Drake Maye’s day; Christian Gonzalez adds Pilates to his workout regimen; Morgan Moses returning from offseason knee surgery; Left guard question; More.
- Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: Stefon Diggs update, WR room under pressure; WR Efto Chism III a potential dark horse to make the team; Mack Hollins an intriguing addition; More.
- Karen Guregian notes Day 3 of OTAs marked the return of Patriots top running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
- Taylor Kyles identifies offensive UDFAs who could make the Patriots’ roster.
- Ian Logue spotlights UDFA Efto Chism III, who looks like he already has ‘a plan’ toward earning a roster spot. The shifty wideout showed off some speed and quickness during the media portions of OTAs last week.
- Doug Kyed’s Patriots Mailbag: DeMario Douglas competing in crowded group of slot receivers.
- Lauren Campbell talks about the report that the Dolphins will try to trade star CB Jalen Ramsey this summer.
- Nick O’Malley tells us about Tom Brady opening a museum that will have tours narrated by Morgan Freeman.
- Matt Vautour explains why he believes NFL Players in the Olympics is a terrible idea and awful football.
- Greg Bedard weighs in on Rhamondre Stevenson’s return to practice, and how he fits into the Patriots’ backfield alongside rookie TreVeyon Henderson and veteran Antonio Gibson. (5 min. video)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots were debating another prospect as pick No. 38 approached, along with TreVeyon Henderson.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Morgan Moses had offseason surgery on knee injury from Week 3.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Bettors banking on Patriots having a winning record.
- America’s Game (NFL.com) 2001 New England Patriots. (42 min. video)
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) 30 2nd-round picks unsigned after top two got fully guaranteed contracts.
- Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) 100 things to know with Week 1 kickoff approaching; key games, stories, odds, predictions. Early predictions: 91. The Patriots easily overtake the Dolphins and Jets to finish second in the AFC East, behind only the Bills, parlaying a leap from Drake Maye, plus added physicality from Mike Vrabel’s defense, into wild-card contention. More.
- Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) 100 most important players in upcoming season. Patriots: Nos 58, 59, 60, & 61.
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Top extension candidate for every NFL team. Patriots: Christian Gonzalez.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady takes stage at Indy 500, draws boos. /Indy still salty, lolz.
- Bryan Fischer (SI) The NFL and college football fight for the calendar is brewing.
- Emma Baccellieri (SI) Flag football’s Olympic moment has been a long time coming.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Team USA Flag Football QB says they ‘don’t need’ NFL players for Olympics.