New England Patriots links 7/15/25 - Riding the defense to top of the AFC East
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Daily news and links for Tuesday.
TEAM TALK
Mike Dussault’s Training Camp Preview: Defensive Line. Training camp will be a proving ground for young players looking to cement spots in the rotation behind cornerstones Milton Williams and Christian Barmore.
Mike Dussault’s Training Camp Preview: Safeties. With Kyle Dugger returning healthy following ankle issues throughout 2024, he and Jabrill Peppers form a nasty, downhill tandem that will be central to the defense’s identity.
Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Winning the AFC East: What each team needs to do to win division. Patriots: Produces a top-five defense in the NFL.
Conor Ryan notes The Athletic lists third-year pro Keion White as New England’s top ‘breakout’ candidate for the 2025 season. “Now with Mike Vrabel in charge, it’s time for White to look like the player he was early last season.”
Sara Marshall points out how K’Lavon Chaisson, the Patriots’ most under-the-radar pass rusher, is doing all the right work to potentially outshine his new teammates during the 2025 season.
Mark Daniels thumbnails 5 under-the-radar Patriots who might surprise you in training camp: Edge K’Lavon Chaisson, WR Efton Chism III, LB Jack Gibbens, WR Mack Hollins, DT Jacquelin Roy.
Sophie Weller wonders if RB TreVeyon Henderson will follow suit behind fellow 2nd-round rookie, Chargers’ WR Tre Harris, and hold out.
**Ian Logue’**s Patriots News: Team might be facing an issue ahead of camp as TreVeyon Henderson remains unsigned; ‘A little kick in the ass’ for Stevenson? More.
Nick Goss explores whether the Patriots should pursue 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, who reportedly wants a new contract or a trade.
NATIONAL NEWS
Albert Breer (SI) NFL Takeaways: 10 things we’ll talk about When NFL training camps start. Top storylines that will take center stage between now and Week 1. No. 6. Second-year quarterbacks.
Alex Ballentine (Bleacher Report) Each NFL team’s updated cap space and biggest question heading into training camp. Patriots: Cap space: $61 million; Team Needs: Edge, WR, CB, S, OT; Biggest question: Is there enough wide receiver talent for Drake Maye to continue progression?
Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Ranking best NFL teams since 2000: Top 25 over past 25 years. Patriots: 2001, 2014, 2018 earn Honorable mentions. No. 11 2016, No. 7 2003, No. 3 2004. No. 1 2007.
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