New England Patriots links 8/19/21 – Preseason Week 2 previews: Patriots at Eagles

Daily news and links for Thursday

TEAM TALK

• Broadcast Info: Patriots at Eagles.
• Players to Watch: Patriots at Eagles.
• Patriots official team roster and unofficial depth chart.
• Angelique Fiske reports Bill Belichick was presented with an Emmy for his NFL 100 All-Time Team show.

LOCAL LINKS

• Karen Guregian lists five things to watch during the Patriots second preseason game while noting the depleted TE and CB depth. 1. Cam vs. Mac, the next chapter.
• Evan Lazar thumbnails ten players to watch in the Patriots’ second preseason game vs. Eagles.
• Mike D’Abate previews the Patriots preseason game two: Three to watch on offense and three to watch on defense.
• Zack Cox tells us which nine players he’ll be watching in Pats-Eagles. 1. Cam Newton & Mac Jones. 2. Devin Asiasi.
• Alex Barth picks his five things to watch in the Patriots’ second preseason game. 1. The QBs. 2. N’Keal Harry.
• Ian Glendon (FullPressCoverage) What to watch for: Patriots at Eagles. 3. Can Rhamondre Stevenson build off strong debut?
• Ryan Hannable brings up five things to watch in tonight’s preseason game vs. Eagles. 1. Playing time for starters.
• CBS Boston picks what they’ll be watching for tonight. Does Cam look better? What about the rest of the offense?
• Mark Morse (PatsFans) Patriots pre-season game 2 preview vs Eagles. N’Keal harry vs. Kristian Wilkerson.
• Steve Atkinson (BelieveInBostonSports) Patriots get ready for matchup against Eagles.
• Zack Cox offers eight things we learned while watching the Patriots and Eagles joint practices. 1. There is still no answer to the quarterback question.
• Kevin Tame (PatriotMaven) Home sweet home: Christian Barmore excited to play in front of home town… But acknowledges it’s just business. Barmore was born and raised in North Philadelphia.
• Andrew Callahan says Devin Asiasi is expected to be the only tight end available tonight’s roster.
• Ryan Hannable feels tonight will be a big night for TE Devin Asiasi.
• Phil Perry sees signs of an explosive offense emerging with the Patriots.
• Adam London notes the football world sees the Pats’ defense as a strength again this year.
• Adam London relays ESPN and Pro Football Focus pinpointing Kyle Van Noy as the Patriots player most primed for a bounce back season.
• Danny Jaillet (PatriotsWire) Bill Belichick sets clear expectations for Chase Winovich in return from injury.
• Phil Perry’s Patriots mailbag: Breakout candidates starting to emerge.
• Danny Jaillet (PatriotsWire) Bill Belichick has blunt response to alternating QBs under center.
• Ryan Hannable highlights Jeff Darlington on how the Patriots organization feels about Mac Jones.
• Logan Mullen hears from Jalen Mills on how has no plans to get rid of his green hair. The ‘Green Goblin’ plans to stay, well, green.
• Alexandra Francisco relays James Harrison as he explains the reasons why he ‘enjoyed’ playing for the Patriots: ‘I don’t have a problem with regimen’.
• Jake Levin tells us which Patriot boasts the highest rating in Madden NFL ‘22 game. Stephon Gilmore received a 97 grade. Devin McCourty (92) was the only other Patriot to crack 90.
• Ryan Hannable notes Tom Brady’s son Jack is working as a ballboy with the Buccaneers.
• Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Evan Lazar discuss the Pats’ preseason storylines and Evan provides his insight on the joint practices in Philly, as well as Thursday night’s game. (44 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Jacob Camenker (Sporting News) When are NFL roster cuts 2021? Deadline date, rules, practice squad salary & more to know.
• Albert Breer (SI) Mailbag: Do you really need a mobile quarterback to win in the NFL? Plus, questions on Trevor Lawrence, Carson Wentz, the rookie quarterbacks, Justin Herbert, Bill Belichick’s successor candidates and more.
• Staff (ESPN) Best of Wednesday at NFL training camps: Bears lose rookie Jenkins, plus buzz on Antonio Gibson, Lamar Jackson and Tua Tagovailoa.
• Les Bowen (AP) Mills, Agholor return to roots in Philadelphia.
• Tom Hanslin (CBS Sports Radio) How many rookie QBs will start opening week? Will Brinson says two, not including Mac Jones.
• Marc Sessler (NFL.com) 2021 NFL preseason: Ten underdogs to track in Week 2. 1. Cam Newton.
• Danny Kelly (The Ringer) Will reuniting college teammates become the NFL’s next trend?
• Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Who’ll benefit from Jamal Adams resetting the safety market, plus a closer look at Seahawks deal.
• Lance Zierlein (NFL.com) One pivotal rookie for each of the 32 teams. Patriots: DT Christian Barmore.
• ‘You pod to win the game’ podcast (Yahoo! Sports) Charles Robinson and Eric Edholm discuss how taunting penalties, fan vaccine mandates will affect the season. Plus reactions from Bears, Colts & Dolphins camps. (1 hour)