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A quiet morning on this Tuesday, but here are this morning's top stories:
ESPN BOSTON:
What we learn from tag projection - Mike Reiss - Reiss has his take on a list put together by Gregg Rosenthal, and notes that one topic was that the best way for the Patriots to find a big safety may be through the draft.
Draft & free agency: Safety - Mike Reiss - Reiss continues his position-by-position look at the draft and free agent possibilities, with this morning's edition focusing on the safety spot.
Suggs-type deal ahead for Wilfork? - Field Yates - Yates ponders the type of extension the Patriots could put together for Wilfork to lower his cap number.
New England Patriots and the franchise tag - Field Yates - Yates recaps all the previous times the Patriots have used the franchise tag under Bill Belichick in this entry.
MASSLIVE:
New England Patriots' to-do list includes signing Devin McCourty to an extension - Nick Underhill - Underhill looks at some of the situations the Patriots face this offseason, and believes that keeping McCourty in the fold should be a priority.
New England Patriots rookie review: S Duron Harmon - Nick Underhill - Underhill continues his review of the rookies, with this morning's focusing on safety Duron Harmon.
New England Patriots free agency: Is Aqib Talib a candidate for the franchise tag - Nick Underhill - Underhill ponders whether or not the Patriots should apply the franchise tag to Talib.
NESN:
NFL Draft Reset 2006: Patriots Take Running Back But Not Laurence Maroney - Doug Kyed - Kyed has an interesting read and looks back at the 2006 draft and redoes the selections in terms of how he feels it should have gone down.
BLEACHER REPORT:
5 Ideal Trade Scenarios for New England Patriots to Pursue This Offseason - Mike Dessault - Our friend from PatsPropaganda.com ponders some trade scenarios, a couple of which are certainly interesting.
Is Aaron Dobson the Big Play Receiver the Patriots Need? - Erik Frenz - Boston.com's Erik Frenz has a good read on Dobson for Bleacher Report, and believes that the Patriots should invest in good faith in the development of Aaron Dobson instead of investing money in another receiver.
More News Headlines:
Former Patriots Receiver Ja’Lynn Polk Retiring
By: Ian LogueRetiring from the NFL, former Patriots receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is stepping away at 24. The 2024 second-round pick was traded to New Orleans.
Patriots Notes 08-02: Maye, Brown Begin To Shine
By: Steve BalestrieriPatriots training camp: Drake Maye and A.J. Brown's chemistry builds, while Kayshon Boutte shines amid trade rumors. Mike Vrabel discusses practice.
MORSE: Notes From Patriots Training Camp Practice – Day 7
By: Mark MorsePatriots Training Camp Day 7 featured Drake Maye's INTs, Romeo Doubs' standout day, and several injuries. Christian Gonzalez's contract talks continue.
TRANSCRIPT: Drake Maye Interview with Kay Adams
By: Ian LogueHere's the transcript of what New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had to say during his sit-down interview with Kay Adams on Saturday, August 1,…
TRANSCRIPT: Mike Vrabel Press Conference 8/1
By: Ian LogueHere's the full transcript of what New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel had to say during his press conference on August 1, 2026: