Thursday's New England Patriots Links 3/27/14 - Brady, Boston Athletes Mourn Fallen Firefighters

BOSTON GLOBE:

NFL OK's Patriots' bid to extend goalposts - Ben Volin - Volin has an article on the fact the Patriots request to have the goalposts extended was granted.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sends condolences to Boston Fire Department - Doug Saffir - Saffir has an article on Brady posting on Facebook with his condolences after yesterday's tragic fire in Boston.

BOSTON HERALD:

Pete Carroll knows what the Patriots are planning - Karen Guregian - Guregian has comments from Carroll, who said when it comes to recently signed Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner here in New England, Bill Belichick, "he'll know what to do with them."

Patriots Notebook: Brandon LaFell good catch - Karen Guregian - Guregian files her notebook this morning and has comments from LaFell's former coach, who had good things to say about the receiver.

Borges: Patriots, Broncos up in arms - Ron Borges - Borges has comments from Denver Coach John Fox and John Elway about the rivalry between the two teams.

ESPN BOSTON:

Leftover pieces of Patriots mail - Mike Reiss - Reiss answers some additional fan questions that didn't make his initial mailbag yesterday.

Bill Belichick has impact at meetings - John Clayton - Clayon looks at the influence from Belichick down at this week's meetings in Orlando.

Revisiting Harmon scouting report - Field Yates - Yates takes a look at the scouting report on Duron Harmon, with his takes on the potential for who will ultimately replace recently departed Steve Gregory.

Ron Rivera talks Brandon LaFell - Mike Reiss - Reiss has insight on LaFell from the Panthers coach, who called the receiver one of his favorite players.

Recapping results of Pats' proposals - Mike Reiss - Reiss has results of the four proposals the Patriots made heading into this week's meetings.

CSNNE:

Curran: Phillips could be Pats' pass-rushing target - Tom Curran said on SportsNetCentral that the Patriots could target ex-Charger and Bronco Shaun Phillips as a potential free agent pass-rusher.

FOX SPORTS:

Patriots talk special teams with projected first-round pick Dee Ford - Ross Jones - Jones writes that the Patriots discussed special teams with the Auburn defensive end, who has reportedly only met with the Patriots thus far.

PROVIDENCE JOURNAL:

Ex-Patriot Matt Light to spotlight pranks in April Fool's comedy show - Jenna Pelletier - Pelletier has details regading Light's upcoming event, noting his reputation as a team prankster over the years.

CBS BOSTON:

Tom Brady, Boston Athletes Mourn Fallen Firefighters - In this entry several athletes including Patriots QB Tom Brady offered their condolences following yesterday's fire in Boston that claimed the life of two firefighters and injured over a dozen others.

NEPATRIOTSDRAFT.COM:

2014 NFL Draft Close-Up: Florida Defensive Lineman Dominique Easley - Oliver Thomas - Thomas spotlights Easley and how he might fit in with New England's defense.

BLEACHER REPORT:

Updating Patriots' Salary-Cap Situation After 1st Wave of Free Agency - Mike Dussault - Our friend from PatsPropaganda.com looks at the Patriots cap situation after their recent free agent signings.