Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Daily news and links for Thursday TEAM TALK - Mike Dussault reports the Pats’ 2023 schedule release video, “Patriots Retirement House” wins bronze Telly Award.
- Gillette Stadium announces a new naming rights partnership. The Putnam Investments Club will now be named the Cross Insurance Club.
- Ian Logue gives us a week-by-week look at how the 2024 schedule might unfold for the Patriots. Prediction: a surprising 9-win season.
- Dylan Sanders highlights NFL analyst Dan Pizzuta on why he views New England’s defense as ‘top 5’ and could be one of the best in the NFL.
- Karen Guregian talks with James White, who believes Jerod Mayo’s team will ‘surprise’ this season.
- Jordy McElroy ranks all 32 offensive lines in the league (including Patriots) after the 2024 NFL draft.
- Chris Mason hears from James White on how Rhamondre Stevenson can hit the next level.
- Jordy McElroy ranks all 32 offensive lines in the league (including Patriots) after the 2024 NFL draft. Patriots 28th.
- Cam Garrity offers 4 scenarios where QB Drake Maye could start based on the schedule.
- Ian Logue’s Patriots Notebook: Strange to miss significant time; Justin Fields’ situation in Chicago was toxic; More.
- A Clare Perspective podcast: Clare Cooper welcomes Mike Dussault to discuss the ‘way too early perspective’ of what’s going on in New England.
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate discusses the impact of Cole Strange’s absence and suggests three players who could start in his place. (22 min.)
- Eric Edholm (NFL.com) Top 10 most complete teams for 2024 season: 49ers robust; Jets 10th. No Pats.
- Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) 2024 NFL offensive infrastructure rankings. Patriots in Tier 6, 32nd.
- Jeff Diamond (The33rdTeam) NFL’s top candidate to go from worst to first in 2024. No mention of the Pats.
- Marcus Mosher (The33rdTeam) 2024 NFL predictions: Who will be this year’s breakout wide receivers? No Pats.
- Marcus Mosher (The33rdTeam) Ranking the NFL’s 25 fastest players. Tyquan Thornton 10th.
- Doug Farrar (Touchdown Wire) The NFL’s 13 best press cornerbacks.
- Jordan Dajani & Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) 2024 NFL OTA updates: Bryce Young impressing Panthers teammates; 49ers star not present amid contract talks; More.
- Doug Farrar (Touchdown Wire) The Xs and Os with Greg Cosell: Inside the NFL’s press coverage revolution.
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) Ranking Top 10 NFL free agents still unsigned: Plenty of big names available.
- Around the NFL (NFL.com) Spring League Meeting: Roger Goodell addresses potential 18-game schedule, private equity in ownership; More. (Plus 15 min. video)
- Jori Epstein (Yahoo! Sports) Will NFL go to 18-game season? Not quite yet, says Goodell.
- Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) Pittsburgh to host 2026 NFL Draft, giving Steel City its first draft in almost 80 years.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Roger Goodell: “Progress is being made” on partial sale of Raiders to Tom Brady.
Source: https://www.patspulpit.com/2024/5/23/24 ... y-surprise
