Here are this morning's top stories:
BOSTON HERALD:
Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez cause problems - Karen Guregian
Bill Belichick has parting advice - Ian Rapoport
It's all good from scrimmage work - Ian Rapoport
Tight ends twice as nice - Karen Guregian
Video of the day: Patriots coach Bill Belichick outlines his plans for the bye week - Ian Rapoport
Patriots DT Ron Brace is ready "for contact with somebody else" - Ian Rapoport
Tom Brady, Gisele busting a move in Back Bay - Gayle Fee/Laura Raposa
BOSTON GLOBE:
Challenge he chose to tackle - Shalise Manza Young
NOTEBOOK: Taking a break from the huddles - Shalise Manza Young
ESPN BOSTON:
Patriots rookie progress report - Chris Forsberg
Brady absent again from practice - Mike Rodak
Light & the O-line: 'They're fighters' - Chris Forsberg
Penalty watch: Welker & holding - Mike Reiss
What Belichick liked about 'Boys win - Mike Reiss
Belichick helps hoodie sales spike - Mike Reiss
NESN:
Patrick Chung Reveals Laid-Back Personality, Recalls Tears of Joy When He Was Drafted By The Patriots- Video
Bill Belichick Reveals Affinity for 'Candy and Costumes' on Halloween - Jeff Howe
CSNNE:
This year's Pats grand on the run - Staff
Belichick lightens up on Inside the NFL - Jimmy Toscano
WEEI:
Andre Carter on his Patriots experience: 'It's been great' - Christopher Price
NFL.COM:
Still the one: Brady lone NFL player to make most-influential list - Marc Sessler
ENTERPRISE NEWS:
NOTEBOOK: Patriots' way strikes Waters in a positive way - Glen Farley
WORCESTER TELEGRAM:
Patriots long way from ultimate goal — Super Bowl - Rich Garven
Patriots bye week will be working vacation - Rich Garven
MASS LIVE:
Is Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington as good as his numbers? - Nick Underhill
FOXBORO PATCH:
Former Patriots, Executive Chef Visit Assabet Valley High School - Josh Gray
Tucson Citizen:
Patriots' Rob Gronkowski is Arizona football's top Cat - Christopher Weunsch
More News Headlines:
TRANSCRIPT: Mike Vrabel Press Conference 8/1
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MORSE: Notes From Patriots Training Camp Practice Day 6
By: Mark MorseAnalyzing Patriots Training Camp Day 6: Drake Maye's strong performance, Kayshon Boutte's emergence, and updates on key position battles and injuries.
TRANSCRIPT: Drake Maye Press Conference 7/31
By: Ian LogueHere's the full transcript of what New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had to say during his press conference with the media on Friday, July…
MORSE: Notes From Patriots Training Camp Day 5
By: Mark MorsePatriots training camp Day 5 saw pads come on, highlighting WRs like Kyle Williams and AJ Brown, QB play from Drake Maye, and defensive performances.
Vrabel Confirms DeAndre Hopkins’ Patriots Departure
By: Ian LogueVrabel confirms DeAndre Hopkins' brief Patriots coaching stint has ended. The former wide receiver's departure occurred during training camp.