Daily news and links for Tuesday.
TEAM TALK
- Evan Lazar gives us six takeaways from Patriots HC Mike Vrabel’s press conference at the AFC coaches breakfast.
- Robert Kraft announced the selection of Bill Parcells for induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor. “As a five-time finalist for our hall of fame, I am sure he would have been voted in eventually, but I wanted to expedite the process so he can enjoy the ceremony.”
- Press Conference: Mike Vrabel. (34 min. video)
- Up & Adams: Eliot Wolf talks Stefon Diggs, Travis Hunter and more. (7 min. video)
- NFL League Meetings Day 1 recap: HC Mike Vrabel gives key offseason updates. (2 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Matt Geagan highlights Mike Vrabel touching on Pats plans for left tackle and the Draft at the coaches breakfast.
- Alex Barth’s Patriots Draft Preview 2025: Offensive line.
- Chris Mason relays Eliot Wolf evaluating top draft prospects Will Campbell, Travis Hunter and Mason Graham.
- Nick O’Malley’s Mock draft 2025: The Patriots’ best-case scenario, and why fans would hate it.
- Mark Morse presents his 4th Patriots mock draft. Pats pick Penn State EDGE Abdul Carter at No. 4.
- Andrew Callahan gives us 5 Patriots takeaways from the NFL owners meetings.
- Doug Kyed reports Stefon Diggs is ‘on schedule’ in his recovery from knee injury.
- Tom E. Curran writes, Vrabel’s ‘put it on me’ approach brings much needed accountability to the Patriots.
- Chris Mason notes Eliot Wolf was asked whether the Patriots have gotten calls yet on their first-round pick.
- Phil Perry notes CB/WR Travis Hunter has tantalizing versatility, but Mike Vrabel hints that he would have to focus on one position with Pats
- Mark Daniels highlights Robert Kraft responding to player criticism over the Patriots team plane.
- Chris Mason relays Andy Reid on why Joshua Uche struggled to make an impact after being traded to the Chiefs.
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Matt Dolloff reports Bill Parcells has been
electedinstalled into the Patriots Hall of Fame. - Karen Guregian reports that Robert Kraft acknowledged he has a succession plan in place.
- Jerry Thornton points out things are going so well with the Jets they’re offering buyouts to 2/3 of their employees for ‘cultural’ reasons. ‘Yup, it’s all “cultural.” The fault of two out of every three of your staff. Get rid of them, and the problems practically fix themselves. Like they always say, a fish rots from the tail. Rid yourself of Doug from Business Development and Stephanie the Premium Seating Sales Manager, and those double digit L totals will start turning into playoff berths faster than you can say “Buttfumble.” /lolz
- Pats Procrastination podcast: Clare and Chudders discuss Stefon Diggs, their favorite quotes from the Coaches breakfast, and get argumentative about the draft. (37 min.)
- Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike and Murph discuss Mike Vrabel’s media session, the Patriots draft plans, analysis of offensive tackle prospects, the latest mock drafts and More! (43 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Ryan Wilson (CBS Sports) 2025 NFL Draft Top 100 Big Board: Only three quarterbacks make cut while defensive linemen dominate list.
- Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) 2025 NFL mock draft: Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders fly off the board as quarterbacks go in first two picks. Pats pick Colorado WR/CB Travis Hunter at No. 4.
- Albert Breer (SI) Inside the NFL’s heated debate on the tush push.
- Nick Shook (NFL.com) GM Brian Gutekunst, HC Sean McDermott point to player safety concerns as reason for supporting tush push ban. /FYI: Bills and Packers both play the Eagles this year.
- Madison Williams (SI) Mike Vrabel gives honest opinion about NFL potentially banning tush push.
- Conor Orr (SI) Banning the tush push would be cowardly and tragic for the NFL.
- Matt Verderame (SI) NFL coaches acknowledge the toll of an 18-game regular season. AFC coaches met the media at the owners’ meeting in Florida. They discussed the challenges of staying healthy, the impact on the preseason and the need to be able to adapt.
- Patrick Andres (SI) NFL owners vote to change flex rules over Thursday Night Football schedule.
- Adam Rank (NFL.com) NFL schedule: Top 10 revenge games in 2025.
- Tom Blair (NFL.com) Best NFL QB additions since 2020: Jayden Daniels, Tom Brady show multiple paths to success.