Tuesday's New England Patriots Links 3/11/14 - Patriots 'Gotta Go for it', Team Not Getting Bang For Their Bucks
 Will Bill Belichick and the Patriots make a splash in free agency? (USA TODAY Images) |
BOSTON HERALD:
Patriots Notebook: CB Alterraun Verner ready to listen to any offer - Jeff Howe - Howe files his notebook this morning which leads off with the fact that if the Patriots can't retain Aqib Talib, Verner has expressed interest in coming to New England.
Callahan: Patriots gotta go for it - Gerry Callahan - Callhan files a column this morning and believes that the Patriots should do like they did before 2007 and make the necessary moves to contend for a title this season.
Villani: As Tom Brady window closes, it's time for Patriots to adapt - Chris Villani - Villani writes that the Patriots have been predictable when it comes to free agency, and they need to adapt given the circumstances.
BOSTON GLOBE:
Patriots receiver Aaron Dobson out 2-3 months - Ben Volin - Volin files his notebook this morning, which leads off with the fact that after undergoing surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot, he's expected to miss 2-3 months.
Patriots have priorities to address in free agency - Ben Volin - Volin has his "On Football" column for this morning, and discusses the Patriots free agent situation along with who he feels they could target.
ESPN BOSTON:
Brady, Edelman work out in California - Mike Reiss - Reiss has an entry on the fact Brady and Edelman were seen working out in California, and hopes the two continue working together.
Free-agent fit: Offensive line - Mike Reiss - Reiss looks at potential free agent fits for the Patriots offensive line as he continues his series.
Patriots aren't getting bang for bucks - Mike Reiss - Reiss argues the point that the Patriots aren't "going for it", which is what many are hoping for this offseason.
MASS LIVE:
New England Patriots 2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Ohio State QB Kenny Guiton is more than a college backup, enough for an NFL backup - Christopher Jason - Jason spotlights Guiton, who he believes could be a good backup for New England.
Source: New England Patriots WR Aaron Dobson had surgery to repair stress fracture - Nick Underhill - Underhill has a report on Dobson, with his report pointing out that the team was hopeful the injury would heal on its own but unfortunately that wasn't the case.
WEEI:
Cornerback Alterraun Verner: Patriots 'definitely a possibility' - Christopher Price - Price has quotes from Verner, who named New England as a potential landing spot for him.
CSNNE:
Patriots have had internal discussions about Revis - Mike Giardi - Giardi reports that the Patriots have had internal discussions about Darrelle Revis, although he doesn't have specifics regarding them.
Patriots free agent wish list - Tom Curran - Curran writes that it's "howling time" again and podners who the Patriots may target in free agency.
ESPN CLEVELAND:
The Browns' first free agent buy looks back and ahead at the team he adopted - Tony Grossi - Grossi has a write-up on Browns' former center Dave Wohlabaugh, who they stole from the Patriots on the first day of free agency back in 1999.
