New England Patriots links 7/07/25 - PFF not sold on renovated receiver room
Pats Pulpit
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 Hines’ Sunday Patriots Notes: Improved defensive unit trending toward breakthrough.
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.
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.
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