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Here are this morning's top stories:
BOSTON GLOBE:
Pepper Johnson says he wanted to get out from Bill Belichick's 'shadow' - Shalise Manza Young - Manza Young has comments from former linebacker coach Pepper Johnson, who had some interesting comments on his decision to move on from New England.
Patriots on the bubble - Zuri Berry - Berry writes that if the Patriots are going to win a Super Bowl, they'll have to upgrade a select number of positions and has a couple of interesting names on "the bubble".
BOSTON HERALD:
Pepper Johnson admits he wanted to get out of Bill Belichick's shadow - Jeff Howe - Howe also has comments from Johnson, who said he'd like to become a head coach some day.
How can the Patriots find their own Kam Chancellor? - Jeff Howe - Howe has an interesting article pondering how the Patriots could add a physical presence like Chancellor to their defense.
ESPN BOSTON:
Belichick & Brady team up at Pebble - Mike Reiss - Reiss has an article on Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, who are down at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Pepper on escaping Belichick 'shadows' - Mike Reiss - Reiss has his reaction on Johnson's comments, and has some expanded comments from the interview.
WEEI:
Free agent snapshot: Brent Grimes - Christopher Price - Price has an entry looking at Grimes as a potential option for the Patriots.
NESN:
Patriots' 2014 Defensive Blueprint: Vince Wilfork Can Help Free Up Salary Cap Room - Doug Kyed - Kyed has an article this morning looking at the Patriots defensive line and looks at where they can save salary cap money.
Pepper Johnson: Patriots Players Had Trouble Reading Bill Belichick - Doug Kyed - Kyed has more comments from Johnson, who revealed that the Patriots coach can be hard to read at times.
Rob Gronkowski Spotted Playing Beer Pong At Providence College (Photo) - Gronkowski's knee appears to be doing better (sigh).
MASS LIVE:
New England Patriots mailbag: How in the world would the Patriots Ever Beaten the Seahawks? - Nick Underhill - Underhill has his mailbag, which features some interesting bits in this entry.
More News Headlines:
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Patriots Rookie Lomu Reveals “Weird” First Days at Right Tackle
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Vrabel’s Goal For Christian Barmore in 2026: “Being able to finish”
By: Ian LogueVrabel challenges Christian Barmore to 'finish' plays and increase sacks in 2026. His season management is also detailed.
MORSE: Day 3 of Patriots Mini-Camp
By: Mark MorseAnalyzing Patriots mini-camp Day 3, Drake Maye's red zone work, a late hit, and defensive dominance highlighted a spirited practice.
TRANSCRIPT: Mike Vrabel Press Conference 6/11
By: Ian LogueHere's the full transcript of what New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had to say during his press conference on Thursday, June 11th, 2026.