Patriots links 6/26/26: Must-see camp competition battles

FOXBOROUGH, MA- JUNE 11: Charles Woods #22 of the New England Patriots with the ball in a drill during New England Patriots Minicamp on June 11, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Summer Lamont/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

TEAM TALK

• Patriots players correctly pronounce their names. (1 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered:Roster review, league buzz, offseason storylines/topics. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Graham Wilker explains why the cornerback position battle will be one to watch this summer: CB is strong at the top but lacks depth.
• Graham Wilker takes a closer look at 5 camp competitions could create surprise roster shakeups: RB, TE, WR, LB, CB
• Ethan Hurwitz picks 4 AFC games on the schedule that could determine the Patriots' playoff fate in 2026.
• Phil Perryranks the 25 most important Patriots for 2026:Nos. 25-21-Nos. 20-16-Nos. 15-11 - Nos. 10-6.
• John Sarianides identifies the 10 most important Patriots after Drake Maye.
• John Sarianides suggests the Patriots need to get Gabe Jacas signed now or his rookie season will be lost.
• Ryan O'Leary sees late-round draft pick, RB Jam Miller with one clear path to making the roster.
• Ethan Hurwitz explains why reuniting with TE Jonnu Smith would be a perfect gamble for the Pats.
• Sara Marshall says the Patriots were right to avoid pursuing Joey Bosa this offseason.
• Ethan Hurwitz reports Drake Maye has been honored with a pair of ESPY nominations: Best Breakthrough Athlete and Best NFL Player.
• Danny Jaillet relays 98.5 Sports Hub guest Albert Breer predicting Drake Maye's future blockbuster contract numbers: $70-75 Million.
• Jordy McElroy highlights Nick Wright breaking down why Josh McDaniels is overrated. /Insert eye-roll emoji here.
• Patriots Press Pass podcast: Greg Bedard on Pats players generating most buzz this offseason. (47 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Two things the NFL can learn from the World Cup; Plus, Caleb Williams's growth, Marvin Harrison Jr.'s struggles and more.
• Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Report) The 8 most interesting teams entering 2026 season. Dolphins included.
• Eric Edholm (NFL.com) Don't overreact to these five offseason storylines. 1)A.J. Brown's arrival instantly sets up Patriots for another Super Bowl run. ... while Brown is no doubt an upgrade on offense, replicating the same team success goes beyond what A.J. can give them."/Click for more commentary.
• Kristopher Knox (Bleacher Report) Ranking the most underrated WRs ahead of 2026. No. 3 Romeo Doubs.
• Alex Kay (Bleacher Report) 5 cut candidates who should be on every NFL team's radar.
• Andrew Buller-Russ (SportsNaut) One trade all 32 teams could make before 2026 season starts. Patriots trade for Chargers edge rusher Bud Dupree.
• Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Top 100 players of 2026: Myles Garrett tops rankings as Rams boast three players in top 10. No. 29 Christian Gonzalez, No. 61 Drake Maye, No. 64 A.J. Brown.
• Grant Gordon (NFL.com) Top 100 Players of 2026, Nos. 100-93. No Pats.
• Ben Solak (ESPN) Questions about 10 new NFL coordinators entering 2026 season. Bills included.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) Pass rusher Joey Bosa retirement rumors.
• Sal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) New Bills stadium delivers on the hype, brings the wow factor.
• Rob Petree (WIVB) Fans lament ticket prices for new Bills stadium: outrageous'.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) The 2027 NFL Draft will be held April 29-May 1 in Washington D.C.