Patriots links 7/13/26: Retooled defensive front set to deliver
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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 21: Christian Barmore #90 of the New England Patriots runs during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesTEAM TALK
- From The Insiders' - Kevin Byard III praises new quarterback Drake Maye. (4 min. video)
- Trailer: NEW Forged in Foxborough episode coming July 17. (1.37 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Thomas Brown reflects on NFL journey; safetyKevin Byard's take; rookiesare scheduled to reportJuly 22, which is the next official checkpoint for the team to sign second-round pickGabe Jacasto a contract; More.
- Steve Balestrieri's Sunday Patriots News: Pre-training camp 53-man roster projection; Gonzalez's elite status, Payton's Belichick proposal, and Mac Jones's candid reflections; More.
- Mark Morse's Patriots Position Analysis: A closer look at Linebackers and Special Teams roster depth.
- Khari Thompson's 2026 position preview: Tight ends edition. Hunter Henry is coming off of one of the best seasons of his career. Can he replicate that production?
- Hector Longo spotlights the running back competition: 4 RBs set to battle for one available spot on roster.
- Ethan Hurwitz explains why we shouldn't overlook Terrell Jennings in the Patriots RB position battle.
- Patriots On SIranks the top 25 Patriots of 2026. No. 14: Robert Spillane controls the defensive middle; and No. 13 TreVeyon Henderson is a big play waiting to happen.
- Hector Longo notes Christian Barmore trusts the retooled defensive front to deliver. New England lost four key contributors from a defense that allowed just 8.7 points a game in the playoffs, leaving real questions before camp opens."
- Ethan Hurwitz finds rookie OT Caleb Lomu isn't being graded favorably heading into training camp.
- Colin McCarthy reports Christian Gonzalez directly called out reporter Greg Bedard on social media, responding to Bedard's report that he isn't physical enough.
- Chris Mason mentions how a strong 2025 season garnered some national recognition for Milton Williams.
- Lauren Campbell highlights Stefon Diggs: You can't name a No. 2 better than me.'
- Hector Longo relays Mac Jones going off on the Patriots offense was run by 3 people and nobody knew who was in charge.
- Lauren Campbell Seahawks coach admits that it wasn't Bill Belichick or Tom Brady that provided him with Super Bowl 60 advice.
- All 32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi & Andy Hart discuss 3 important questions about the Pats ahead of training camp. Who might step back? What's a good year for A.J. Brown? Is Pats defense a top 10? (42 min)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Execs, coaches, scouts rank top quarterbacks for 2026. Drake Maye No. 8.
- Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Execs, coaches, scouts rank top guards, centers for 2026. No Pats.
- Eva Geitheim, et al (SI) Ranking the 10 best NFL offensive linemen for 2026. No Pats.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) 2026 NFL All-Breakout Team, offense. C Jared Wilson included.
- Top 100 Players of 2026 (NFL.com) Nos.100-91, Nos.90-81, Nos. 80-71.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) Will NFL teams switch from turf to grass After World Cup?
- John Breech (CBS Sports) How the NFL could match the drama of World Cup penalty kicks: Two ideas to spice up overtime.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) With World Cup games over, the stickers can be removed from 64,000 seats at Gillette Stadium.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: Mike Macdonald wasn't referring to Tom Brady as the person who provided Super Bowl help.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) Seahawks to be sold for NFL-record $9.6 billion: Who bought the team, and why billions will go to charity.
- The MMQB podcast (SI) Smart analytics lead to winning big in the NFL. (52 min.)