New England Patriots links 7/26/21 – Who are the team’s surprise cut candidates?

Daily news and links for Monday.

TEAM TALK

• Patriots announce the signing of tight end David Wells.
• Paul Perillo and Mike Dussault discuss the training camp battles to watch. (6:48 video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) shares her pre-camp roster projection.
• Mark Daniels (Providence Journal) wonders if training camp success can lead to stardom.
• Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) shares his Sunday Notes, including Kevin Faulk’s statements on Mac Jones.
• Andrew Callahan (Boston Herald) looks for a surprise cut candidate on the Patriots’ current roster.
• Ryan Hannable (WEEI) believes this will be the most interesting summer in years.
• Jim McBride (Boston Globe) asks the top questions as New England opens its training camp.
• Zack Cox (NESN) projects roles for the Patriots’ 31 offseason additions.
• Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) previews Mac Jones’ training camp.
• Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) shares Steve Sarkisian’s thoughts on Mac Jones’ best trait.
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans.com) previews the cornerback position ahead of camp.
• Andrew Callahan (Boston Herald) writes about potential New England breakout candidates.
• Mike D’Abate (Patriot Maven) names three Patriots to watch at tight end.
• Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) sets the stage for the AFC East at the start of training camp.
• Clare Cooper (Full Press Coverage) writes about the futility of fullbacks.
• Alex Barth (98.5 The Sports Hub) takes a closer look at Mac Jones’ Madden 22 rating.
• Ryan Hannable (WEEI) asks who will lead the Patriots in sacks this season.
• Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) analyzes whether New England’s pass rush is for real.
• Marcus Kwesi O’Mard (NESN) shares Joe Cardona’s statements about Covid-19 vaccination.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (Sports Illustrated) writes about Deshaun Watson’s awkward arrival at the Houston Texans’ training camp.
• Mike Garafolo (NFL Network) reports that the New Orleans Saints will work out ex-Patriot Chris Hogan.
• Peter King (NBC Sports) writes about the optimism in Cleveland and Buffalo, of all places.
• Jason LaCanfora (CBS Sports) ranks the NFL’s quarterback hotspots.
• Lance Zierlein (NFL.com) lists his Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates.