Wednesday's New England Patriots Links 4/9 - Some Patriots already starting work for the season

BOSTON GLOBE:

Some Patriots already starting work for the season - Ben Volin - Volin files his "On Football" piece for this morning, which talks about the work some Patriots players are already putting in as they start preparing for the 2014 season.

Revamped Patriots secondary makes Rob Ninkovich a happy man - Zuri Berry - Berry has an article on Ninkovich, who is excited about some of the Patriots offseason acquisition.

Bormer Patriots tight end Matthew Mulligan signs with Bears - Zuri Berry - Berry has an article on Mulligan's departure for the Windy City.

BOSTON HERALD:

Survivor ready to cheer runners again - Gayle Fee - Fee has a nice article on Boston Marathaon bombings survivor Kaitlynn Cates, who is also pictured with Tom Brady in this entry.

Wired for success: Rob Ninkovich ready for improvement - Jeff Howe - Howe has an article on Ninkovich, who hasn't seen the need to dial it back during the offseason as he continues preparing for the upcoming 2014 season.

ESPN BOSTON:

Film review on RB Michael Bush - Mike Reiss - Reiss takes a look at film of Michael Bush, and feels there was a limited body of work to digest as he tried to get a feel for the free agent running back.

One vote for WR being a top need - Mike Reiss - Reiss looks at one analysts pick for the Patriots, who feels their current group could use another player.

Leftovers from DE Rob Ninkovich - Mike Reiss - Reiss has more from yesterday's media session with Rob Ninkovich.

Weekly Patriots mail is delivered - Mike Reiss - Reiss files his weekly mailbag, which as usual had some good topics discussed including the situation the Patriots currently have at safety.

NESN:

Patriots Mock Draft: New England Selects A Receiver First, A QB Later - Doug Kyed - Kyed has his latest mock draft, which sees a couple of interesting names selected.

Report: Patriots To Work Out Virginia Tech QB Logan Thomas On Wednesday - Doug Kyed - Kyed has a report on the fact New England will be working out a quarterback today.

Darrelle Revis To Wear No. 24; Patriots Jersey Available For Preorder - Doug Kyed - Kyed writes that the team has started taking orders on jerseys for newly signed Darrelle Revis.

Report: Patriots Also Met With LSU Wide Receiver Jarvis Landry Tuesday - Sam Galanis - Galanis writes that the Patriots also spent some time with Landry on Tuesday as the continue looking at prospects.

Rob Gronkowski Helps Raise $20K For Fallen Firefighters' Families (Photos) - Anna Fogel - Fogel has notes on a recent appearance by Gronkowski, who helped raise money for the two fallen firefighters who died in Boston.

Rob Ninkovich: NFL Prospects' Pro Days 'More Media Oriented' Now - Doug Kyed - Kyed has comments from Ninkovich, who feels the process of a Pro Day is different from when he played and forces guys to be more polished in front of the camera.

WEEI:

Three pre-draft thoughts on Patriots, Zach Mettenberger and search for wide receiver help - Christopher Price - Price has some thoughts on the upcoming draft, with some thoughts on some prospects.

Rob Ninkovich: Darrelle Revis 'best corner in the league' - Christopher Price - Price has comments from Ninkovich, who had high praise for Revis during his interview.

MASSLIVE:

New England Patriots to meet with LSU QB Zach Mettenberger - Nick Underhill - Underhill has an article on Mettenberger's meeting with the Patriots on Tuesday.

PATRIOT LEDGER:

Ninkovich strives for continued improvement with Patriots - Glen Farley - Farley has an article on Ninkovich who is focused on being better this season.

PATRIOTS.COM:

Ask PFW: "Do you think we should trade up?" - Erik Scalavino - Scalavino has his latest mailbag, and answers some interesting questions, including whether or not he foresees Adrian Peterson in a Patriots uniform.

Report: Patriots meet with LSU QB Mettenberger - Andy Hart - Hart follows up on a report that the team met with another quarterback on Tuesday.

BLEACHER REPORT:

Perfect Fits New England Patriots Can Find on Day 3 of Draft and Beyond - James Christensen - Christensen has a good read on some players the Patriots could select on day three.

PROFOOTBALLTALK.COM:

Pats remain the favorites to sign Will Smith, eventually - Mike Florio - Florio has an article on the fact the Patriots appear to be in the lead for eventually signing the Saints free agent defensive end.