New England Patriots links 7/07/25 - PFF not sold on renovated receiver room

New England Patriots links 7/07/25 - PFF not sold on renovated receiver room
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Daily news and links for Monday

TEAM TALK

  • Patriots Unfiltered: 2025 Expectations, Offseason topics; Benchmarks for Drake Maye, the offense/defense, coaches and season records. Plus, topics like all-time sports brawls, offensive coordinators and more! (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

  • Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Why the Patriots drafted long-snapper Julian Ashby; Steelers matchup given ‘elite’ pricing; Jonnu Smith post Patriots; Playoff odds; More.
  • Steve Balestrieri’s Sunday Patriots News: McDaniels the most intriguing in 2025.
  • Ian Logue’s Patriots News: Undrafted WR Efton Chism III has options, Interesting note on McDaniels. “Belichick has told people the only people he has been around that can coach every position is [Nick] Saban and McDaniels.”
  • Ian Logue’s Patriots News: Insider talks potential surprise WR trades, Undrafted RB Lan Larson making the roster?
  • Brian HinesSunday Patriots Notes: Improved defensive unit trending toward breakthrough.
  • Alex Barth explores the situations to determine if any current NFL holdouts might become available for the Pats.
  • Matthew Schmidt was perplexed why Drake Maye was snubbed from a “25 players under 25” list — not even as an honorable mention, which featured 22 other names.
  • Matthew Schmidt relays Ted Johnson voicing some serious concerns about QB Drake Maye. “If you look at all the interceptions, and only one win last year, I understand the trepidation. I think he’s a special player. I think he has special traits. But I do wonder if he has the mental aptitude, or the mental skill set to match what his natural talents are.” /In related news, I have some concerns about Ted Johnson.
  • Danny Jaillet notes the Patriots’ renovated WR room gets destroyed in PFF rankings.
  • Danny Jaillet relays Mike Reiss naming WR Efton Chism III as the Patriots’ surprise player in the offseason.
  • Michael DeVito explains how early signs indicate Keion White could be the Patriots’ 2025 game-wrecker.
  • Michael DeVito highlights ESPN’s Matt Bowen with an interesting free-agent offensive guard option still available for the Patriots: Will Hernandez. “A knee injury cut Hernandez’s 2024 season short after just five games. The veteran guard had a pass block win rate over 94% in each of the past three seasons, and he’s a physical run blocker. His footwork on contact and his power pop on tape. At age 30, he could still be a starter.”
  • Sara Marshall discusses a proposed trade offer involving T.J. Watt that instantly turns the Pats into AFC sleeper.
  • Pat Lane and Matt St. Jean continue their series: 21 Wins, 21 Years Later: An iconic snow game and a snowy blowout. /This series is excellent.
  • Meadow Barrow highlights Cam Newton defending Arch Manning’s decision to remain at Texas as a backup QB.

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Moe Moton (Bleacher Report) Every team’s most promising building block entering 2025. Patriots: ... wait for it ... QB Drake Maye. “In 2025, Maye should be able to put his arm talent and improvisational skills on full display.”; More. -...