New England Patriots links 6/24/25 - Will Campbell sticking at left tackle?

New England Patriots links 6/24/25 - Will Campbell sticking at left tackle?
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Daily news and links for Tuesday

TEAM TALK

LOCAL LINKS

  • Alex Barth offers one observation from each draft pick from OTAs and Minicamp. 1. OT Will Campbell: It seems like the Patriots are fully developing Campbell to stick at left tackle.
  • Mike D’Abate reports the Patriots re-signed veteran OL Yasir Durant, leaving no stone unturned trying to improve their offensive line.
  • Jay Pritchard considers the ways that the Patriots had the NFL’s best offseason.
  • Matthew Schmidt relays Josh Edwards of CBS Sports on how the Pats may have been a bit too hasty in adding aging players to a rebuilding franchise.
  • Graham Wilker notes Milton Williams became the highest-paid Patriot ever in March, and already has been listed as one of the league’s worst contracts before taking a snap.
  • Alex Barth points out the Patriots are down to 2nd-round RB TreVeyon Henderson as the lone unsigned draft pick
  • Danny Jaillet talks about how the Patriots had three traits in mind when drafting a new kicker.
  • Ian Logue’s Patriots News: AI makes surprising player predictions, familiar face returns; More.
  • Sara Marshall notes Tyquan Thornton has been given another chance to prove himself with the Chiefs.

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Five teams that won the NFL offseason. No. 3 Patriots. ‘My expectation for 2025: The Patriots should quickly close ground on their division rivals as a .500 squad that makes a push for a playoff berth over the final month of the season.’ /Click for more commentary.
  • Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) Ranking the top 10 NFL offseasons: Bears and Patriots among teams who set themselves up for success.
  • NFL Nation (ESPN) 2025 NFL rookie updates: Tracking all first-round draft picks. OT Will Campbell included.
  • Brent Sobleski (Bleacher Report) Ranking new NFL head coaches based on possibility of success in Year 1. Mike Vrabel ranked 4th of 7. /Click for commentary.
  • Grant Gordon (NFL.com) QB Josh Allen has quickly become fan of Patriots’ Drake Maye: ‘He exemplifies football’.
  • Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) One takeaway from every AFC team’s offseason workouts. Patriots: Something needs to give in WR room. /Click for commentary.
  • Lou Scataglia (NFL Spin Zone) Every NFL team’s worst contract for the 2025 season. Patriots: Milton Williams.
  • Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Arbitrator found NFL encouraged teams to collude regarding guaranteed contracts.
  • Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Why did the NFL and NFLPA hide the collusion ruling?
  • Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: How Jayden Daniels and the Commanders are building on last season’s success; Plus, notes on Jaire Alexander’s signing, Aaron Rodgers’s mentorship and more.
  • Gilberto Manzano (SI) 32 Teams in 32 Days: Steelers hope Aaron Rodgers can lead team out of mediocrity. Mike Tomlin has lost six straight playoff games, but the veteran roster may have the final piece to...