New England Patriots links 5/08/24 – Gonzalez, Douglas, Wallace, Maye’s footwork, and More!

Daily news and links for Wednesday

TEAM TALK

• Paul Perillo’s Draft profiles: 3rd-round Caedan Wallace and 4th-round Layden Robinson.
• Paul Perillo’s NFL Notes: Two weeks later, Falcons move still makes little sense.
• Press Conferences: Demario Douglas (6.41 min. video) and Christian Gonzalez (10 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered: Tom Brady roast reaction, recent offseason workouts, Rookie Minicamp preview. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Andy Hart says the local media will get a first look at the team’s draft picks this week at rookie mini-camp action. Here’s a rundown of the buzz heading into their first practice action.
• Bernd Buchmasser updates the post-draft depth chart.
• Mike D’Abate highlights Patriots star CB Christian Gonzalez with a shoulder injury update. New England has high hopes for the 2nd-year standout after a shoulder injury prematurely ended his promising rookie campaign.
• Mike Kadlick reports Christian Gonzalez says he’s healthy, “excited to go” ahead of the season.
• Ben Volin points out that Drake Maye has a clear objective: Improve his footwork. Even Bill Belichick pointed out the flaws in Maye’s technique, and the young QB is getting plenty of coaching to correct things for the NFL.
• Doug Kyed finds scouts and executives optimistic about QB Drake Maye’s ceiling as a Year 1 starter, set between Trevor Lawrence and Tua Tagovailoa in their rookie seasons.
• Alex Barth explains how Drake Maye’s college quarterback battle can help him early in New England.
• Zolak & Bertrand interview 98.5 Sports Hub guest Drake Maye, detailing what he needs to improve the most.
• Andrew Callahan relays Eliot Wolf with a scouting report on Joe Milton, the Pats’ 6th-round pick with a ‘rocket arm.’
• Nick O’Malley highlights Eliot Wolf on why 6th-round pick Joe Milton simply had “too much talent” to pass up.
• Mark Daniels notes DeMario Douglas plans to bring more ‘swagger’ to the offense.
• Matt Geagan finds DeMario Douglas hoping to score some touchdowns this season.
• Christopher Price’s Patriots mailbag: Some draft leftovers and the Brady roast are on the menu.
• Andrew Callahan’s Extra points: Patriots’ trade target revealed in failed first-round draft deal: South Carolina WR Xavier Legette; More.
• Ian Logue’s Patriots Notebook: Pats’ GM search underway; Clarity on Anderson; More.
• Doug Kyed reiterates the Patriots must comply with the Rooney Rule in their GM search.
• Michael Hurley reports that a number of candidates have turned down the Pats’ requests to interview for the GM position, adding that Eliot Wolf is widely expected to get the formal title.
• Nick O’Malley reports salary cap expert Samir Suleiman will interview for the Patriots top football executive job.
• Locked On Patriots podcast: Patriots Mailbag edition. Mike and Murph discuss Eliot Wolf’s chances at the GM job, potential Pats Stephon Gilmore or Justin Simmons, and their thoughts on “The Roast of Tom Brady.” (37 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Grant Gordon (NFL.com) CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) says he’s ‘healthy’ but uncertain of return to practice.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Report: Patriots to interview former Panthers exec Samir Suleiman Wednesday.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Eagles director of scouting Brandon Hunt is interviewing for Patriots’ job.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Bills director of player personnel Terrence Gray declines interview with Patriots.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Report: Former Cardinals personnel exec Quentin Harris declines interview.
• Marc Ross (NFL.com) Ten rookies in the best situations to succeed in Year 1 and beyond. No Pats.
• Ryan Dunleavy (NY Post) Giants claim quarterback Nathan Rourke off waivers from Patriots.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Report: NFL will release full 2024 schedule on May 15.
• Kevin Patra (NFL.com) AFC North teams face toughest strength of schedule in 2024 NFL season; NFC South has easiest slate. Pats tied (with Jaguars, Raiders) for 8th toughest.
• Joseph Acosta (SB Nation) 3 NFL teams who deserve more primetime games on 2024 schedule, and 2 who don’t.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Who will the Chiefs face in the NFL season opener? Let’s look at the candidates.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL could let owners sell up to 30 percent of teams to private equity funds.

EXTRACURRICULAR

• Jerry Thornton points out how in the least shocking reaction of all time, Gisele did not enjoy the Tom Brady roast. /I thought it was funny that Brady saved the Will Smith reaction for Kraft rather than Gisele.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Report: Rashee Rice under investigation for alleged nightclub assault Monday night.