New England Patriots links 7/16/25 - Spotlight on the Cornerbacks
Pats Pulpit
Daily news and links for Wednesday.
TEAM TALK
Training Camp Previews:QB - WR - TE - RB - OL - DL - S.
Alexandra Francisco reports opening day of Patriots training camp will feature a dog adoption event.
Coming this Friday:Episode 2 of Forged in Foxborough. (1.50 min. video)
Patriots Unfiltered: Biggest training camp storylines and positional battles to watch for. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
Mike D’Abate’s Patriots’ training camp preview: Cornerbacks. ‘Led by second-team All-Pro Christian Gonzalez, New England bolstered their prowess at the position by signing veteran Carlton Davis III this offseason. New England’s new addition will join incumbents Marcus Jones, Alex Austin, Marcellas Dial, Isaiah Bolden and rookie Kobee Minor on a talented but crowded depth chart.’ More.
Matthew Schmidt highlights DeMario Douglas on the Pats’ decision to bring in more talent at the WR position. “I feel like they added great strength and competition to our room.”
Sara Marshall talks about heading into training camp with rookie TreVeyon Henderson still not under contract.
Sara Marshall notes that the ongoing legal issues with Quinshon Judkins proves the Patriots won the battle of the running backs over the Browns. /I’ll celebrate after Henderson signs.
Karen Guregian projects the 53-man roster ahead of training camp. Out: WRs Javon Baker and Ja’Lynn Polk.
WEEI guest Tom E. Curran told “Jones and Keefe” why he believes the Patriots should be the second-best team in the AFC East this season despite coming off of a four-win season in 2024.
Ian Logue’s Patriots News: Bourne provides look behind the curtain; Maye has a lot to prove.
Michael DeVito discusses Matt Holder identifying the Patriots who deserved a spot in the Division’s 2025 All-Star team pre-training camp. The glaring exception was Hunter Henry.
Nick Goss notes the 2007 Patriots were ranked No. 1 on ESPN’s ranking of the top 25 NFL teams of the last 25 years. No team can statistically compare to the 2007 Patriots, even though they didn’t win the Super Bowl.
Sara Marshall says the Patriots were just handed 120 million reasons to get their next big contract done: New England now knows how much it will take to extend Christian Gonzalez next offseason.
Ben Solak (ESPN) Previewing the top storylines for 2025 NFL training camps. Training camp battles to watch: Patriots wide receiver. /Click for commentary.
Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Most important non-QB for every NFL team: These players will go a long way in determining their club’s...