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Patriots links 3/04/26: Pats in rush to find edge in free agency?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 26: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Bobby Okereke #58 of the New York Giants in action against Bailey Zappe #4 of the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants defeated the Patriots 10-7. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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  • Conor Roche suggests 10 combine standouts that could make sense for the Patriots in the draft.
  • Aaliyan Mohammed recaps Andrew Callahan’s column [paywall] suggesting that the Patriots could fix the pass rush through free agency.
  • Sara Marshall notes the Giants just handed the Patriots their next star linebacker on a silver platter: ILB Bobby Okereke was cut for cap space reasons despite how productive and instrumental he has been.
  • Keagan Stiefel writes how, to be contenders, the Pats have to construct another near-flawless offseason — which might include taking a swing on undervalued free agents, like Lions LB Al-Quadin Muhammad.
  • Mark Daniels profiles 5 linebacker free agents the Patriots should sign: Although they have numbers at this position, the Pats could search for an upgrade.
  • Mike D’Abate says the Pats should look into potential Vikings trade target, LB Jonathan Greenard.
  • Conor Ryan thinks the Patriots might have a shot at top free-agent WR Alec Pierce after Colts’ franchise-tag gamble. “He is a much more complete player than people give him credit for.”
  • Karen Guregian argues the Patriots can’t afford to pass on WR Alec Pierce.
  • Ethan Hurwitz reports top TE prospect, Notre Dame’s Eli Raridon had a great meeting with the Patriots.
  • Darren Hartwell relays Ty Law with Tom E. Curran talking about Christian Gonzalez’s contract, negotiating with Belichick and more.
  • Ethan Hurwitz mentions Drake Maye hosted a youth football clinic in Hawaii.
  • Jerry Thornton notes Dolphins’ Raheem Mostert admits Mike McDaniel failed because he wanted to be everybody’s pal and players want a coach who’s ‘going to lay the hammer down.’ /[cough] Jerod Mayo.
  • Pats Procrastination podcast: Clare and Chudders talk Combine, free agency and more. (40 min.)
  • Molly Farrar reports Patriots players brought strippers, hookahs to celebrate at a Boston restaurant after the AFC Championship game, its owner says. He’s now facing a license violation.

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