Tom Brady just left the door open for a late-season NFL return to a playoff-bound team in need of a QB.

But under current league rules, that will be impossible if/when he becomes a Raiders minority owner, which reportedly should be soon enough: bostonherald.com/2024/04/11/for…

I don't see this with J.J. McCarthy. Athleticism is one of his better traits. bostonherald.com/2024/04/11/j-j…

Patriots free-agent addition Sione Takitaki is 'pumped' to be coached by two players he grew up watching.

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Tom Brady says he wouldn't be opposed to coming back late in the season if a team calls in an emergency situation.

(via DeepCut with VicBlends)

#Patriots defender scouts potential starting left tackle already on the roster
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Expect a more aggressive Patriots defense in 2024, based on the early messaging during offseason workouts. bostonherald.com/2024/04/11/wha…

LB Sione Takitaki is excited to be a Patriot, learning under Jerod Mayo and Dont'a Hightower: 'You guys should be pumped, because I am.'

Patriots LB Sione Takitaki says the defensive coaches are still stressing players to 'do your job.'

The signs might not be up in the building, but the message is still getting across.

Patriots LB Sione Takitaki said he grew up watching Jerod Mayo and Dont'a Hightower. Excited to be coached by them.

Patriots DT Armon Watts passes along that one of new DC DeMarcus Covington's messages to the team was to get more sacks and takeaways this season.

New Patriots DT Armon Watts has a lot of ties to the roster. Played in college with Deatrich Wise, Hunter Henry and La'Michael Pettway.

Other potential Patriots scouting reports:

Jayden Daniels: bostonherald.com/2024/04/08/jay…

Drake Maye (from Andrew Callahan): bostonherald.com/2024/04/09/dra…

I watched every J.J. McCarthy's throw and run from last season.

I compared his numbers to the rest of the top QBs from the 2024 draft class.

I asked scouts around the NFL about him.

Everything I learned about about the potential Patriots QB:

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I watched every J.J. McCarthy's throw and run from last season.

I compared his numbers to the rest of the top QBs from the 2024 draft class.

I asked scouts around the NFL about him.

Everything I learned about about the potential Patriots QB:

bostonherald.com/2024/04/11/j-j…

It seems retired Patriots special-teamer Matthew Slater will still be hanging around Gillette Stadium this season. trib.al/Ym9tiMi

It's 'too early to tell' if the Patriots' approach to free agency will result in a better record, but veteran players are already noticing changes around the facility on Day 2 of the offseason workout program.

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Cornerback Christian Gonzalez has made his long-awaited jersey number switch. trib.al/6DTSnlv

Notable new #Patriots jersey numbers:
Christian Gonzalez 0
DeMario Douglas 3
Jacoby Brissett 14
Sione Takitaki 16
Antonio Gibson 21
Chukwuma Okorafor 77
Austin Hooper 81