Friday's New England Patriots Links 5/2: Many Patriots fans upset about losing seats at Gillette
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BOSTON GLOBE:
Which NFL teams have been best at the draft lately? - Ben Volin: Volin has an interesting read on the teams who have had the most recent success in drafting talent.
Many Patriots fans upset about losing seats at Gillette - Bob Hohler: Hohler has an article on the team's plan to build a club section for season ticket holders that is displacing some fans where it will be constructed.
BOSTON HERALD:
Dont'a Hightower grows into leadership role - Jeff Howe: Howe has a good read on Hightower, who he writes improved as the season went on in 2013.
We Hear: Bob Kraft, Dougie Hamilton, David Ortiz and more... - Gayle Fee: Fee has a note on Kraft, who was bragging about his sneakers with the Nike CEO yesterday.
ESPN BOSTON:
10 Perfect Patriots: OT/G Joel Bitonio - Mike Reiss: Reiss spotlights Bitonio in his continued series looking at prospects leading into next week.
10 Perfect Patriots: Deone Bucannon - Mike Reiss: Reiss has another one on the safety out of Washington State in this entry.
Picked-up draft pieces from Mike Mayock - Mike Reiss: Reiss has some good bits from a two-hour conference call with Mayock, including the Patriots chatter at 29.
Weekly Patriots chat recap - Mike Reiss: Reiss held his weekly chat yesterday, which as always is a good read as he addressed a variety of topics in this week's edition.
McGinest to announce 2nd-round pick - Mike Reiss: Reiss has a note on the fact Willie McGinest will announce the Patriots 2nd-round pick from Radio City Music Hall next week.
Hightower open to rush-based role in sub - Mike Reiss: Reiss has a good entry on linebacker Dont'a Hightower, who talked about his role on 3rd down.
A feel for the 62nd draft pick - Mike Reiss: Reiss looks at previous players selected at 62nd overall, which is where the Patriots will be picking next week in the 2nd round.
MASSLIVE:
New England Patriots 2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Could UMass TE Rob Blanchflower emerge as a last-minute draft day sleeper? - Nick O'Malley: O'Malley spotlights Blanchflower and whether or not he could be someone who surprises with the Patriots.
MMQB:
The Tease of Rookie WRs - Greg Bedard: Bedard files his weekend notes, and references the Patriots experience with first year-receivers in this entry.
CSNNE:
Curran: 'Significant need' for a safety - In this entry Tom Curran talks about the need the Patriots have at the safety position and a player he'd like to see added.
Caserio 1-on-1: Breaking down Pats Draft strategy - In this video Nick Caserio talks about the draft process with Tom Curran.
Road to the Draft: Georgia Tech's Jeremiah Attaochu - Tom Curran: Curran spotlights the Georgia outside linebacker in this entry.
WEEI:
Mike Mayock: Jace Amaro Would Be 'Intriguing' Fit With Patriots - Christopher Price: Price has comments from Mayock, who talked about the potential Amaro would have in New England.
NEPATRIOTSDRAFT.COM:
2014 NFL Draft: Potential Day Three Patriots - Ken Vetrano: Vetrano looks at several potential players who could be targeted by New England in round three next week.
