Thursday's New England Patriots Links 1/30/14 - Larry Fitzgerald just fairy tale
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Here are this morning's top stories:
BOSTON.COM:
Restructuring Vince Wilfork's deal in a way that works for both sides - Erik Frenz - Frenz has an entry focusing on what it would take to restructure Wilfork's contract so that it makes sense for both sides.
Patriots add defensive assistant Brendan Daly - Zuri Berry - Berry has a note on the addition of Daly in this entry.
Why does Bill Belichick hate Wes Welker? - Dan Shaughnessy - Shaugnessy has a column this morning and asked Welker "why does Bill hate you?"
BOSTON HERALD:
Notebook: Larry Fitzgerald just fairy tale - Jeff Howe - Howe files his notebook this morning and writes that the Patriots and Cardinals never engaged in serious trade negotiations regarding Fitzgerald.
Adam Vinatieri 'disappointed' when Patriots fans boo him - Jeff Howe - Howe has comments from Vinatieri about what it's like for him when he visits Gillette Stadium.
NESN:
Bill Belichick’s Notre Dame, Ohio State Ties Might Surpass Rutgers As Draft Source - Doug Kyed - Kyed has a good article this morning focusing on the Patriots draft history and the coaches they've played for.
Aaron Donald, Louis Nix Are Best Defensive Tackles For Patriots In 2014 NFL Draft - Doug Kyed - Kyed has an entry focusing on the defensive tackle position and who New England may focus on.
Pete Carroll Cites 'Limitations' For Failure As Patriots Coach In 1990s - Trevor Cullen - Cullen has an interesting piece on Carroll and why he didn't succeed in New England.
ESPN:
A few follow-ups on Brendan Daly - Mike Reiss - Reiss has some good analysis and insight regarding the addition of Daly in this entry.
Dream scenario: Brady to Fitzgerald - Mike Reiss - Reiss talks about Fitzgerald and feels the possibility is more of a dream than a reality.
WEEI:
Free agent snapshot: Dennis Pitta - Christopher Price - Price spotlights Pitta in this entry, adding a tight end who the Patriots may opt to pursue this offseason.
CSNNE:
Vinatieri disappointed by boos at Gillette - Staff Report - This entry has comments from former Patriot Adam Vinatieri, who talked about how fans have reacted each time he's returned to Gillette since going to Indianapolis.
MASSLIVE:
Broncos WR Eric Decker says Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has 'a brilliant mind' - Nick Underhill - Underhill has an entry with comments from Decker, who having played for McDaniels and was thankful he was drafted by him.
BLEACHER REPORT:
5 Big Splashes Patriots Could Realistically Make in Free Agency - James Christensen - Christensen has a look at who he feels could be an option for New England during free agency.
