Monday's New England Patriots Links 8/18

Receiver Brian Tyms has caught the attention of some of his teammates thanks to his play this preseason. (USA TODAY Images)

BOSTON GLOBE:

Patriots' roster competition begins to sort itself out - Ben Volin: Volin has his latest roster and practice squad projections.

BOSTON.COM:

Reports: Patriots Bolster Tight Ends Group by Re-Signing Justin Jones - Zuri Berry: Berry has an article on the fact the Patriots added another tight end after only having one healthy one on their roster.

BOSTON HERALD:

Confident Roy Finch back in running - Adam Kurkjian: Kurkjian has a good read on Ray Finch, who is finally getting a hold of his nerves after a decent performance Friday night.

Secondary takes new emphasis in stride - Karen Guregian: Guregian has a good read on the fact the games have been unwatchable thanks to the number of flags thrown and some insight from Darrelle Revis on the situation.

ESPN BOSTON:

Third-quarter review: Bad fit for Will Smith? - Mike Reiss: Reiss goes back and looks at the film and has several thoughts from Friday night's third quarter and feels Smith looked out of place playing defensive end.

Rookie TE Justin Jones back in fold - Mike Reiss: Reiss has a report of the return of tight end Justin Jones, who had previously been released back on August 10th.

Harvard's Ott out of Pats' snapper mix - Mike Reiss: Reiss has a note on the release of Ott, which now leaves Danny Aiken as the team's lone long-snapper.

NESN:

Reports: Patriots Re-Sign Tight End Justin Jones, Release Tyler Ott - Doug Kyed: Kyed follows up on reports of the team's latest transaction.

CSNNE:

Breer: Patriots must assess if Ridley's fumbles worth it - Albert Breer of the NFL Network joined Sports Tonight and discussed Stevan Ridley, who fumbled again Friday night in the team's win over Philadelphia.

BLEACHER REPORT:

New England Patriots: What We've Learned Through Week 2 of Preseason - James Christensen: Christensen looks at a variety of things we've found out about this team so far through two exhibition games.

GLOUCESTER TIMES:

Mallett answers back; battle for backup now on - Hector Longo: Longo has article on the back-up quarterback position, which after Mallett's recent performance he feels is heating up.

TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE:

Patriots Notebook: Tyms continues to make his case - Glen Farley: Farley files his notebook this morning, which leads off with a bit on receiver Brian Tyms, who has started catching some attention from his teammates thanks to the plays he's made.

METROWEST DAILY NEWS:

The good, bad, and ugly from Patriots camp ... so far - Glen Farley: Farley has an article looking at a variety of things that have gone right and wrong during camp so far.

DAILY MAIL:

'Unfortunately it wasn't the guy': Jets fan who punched female Patriots supporter in the face following scuffle is unrepentant after his MetLife Stadium ban is overturned - David McCormack: For those who remember the female Patriots fan who was punched in the face by this fan, who was subsequently banned from MetLife Stadium, here are more ridiculous comments from this idiot, who is also being allowed back in this year.