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Robert Kraft appeared on HBO's "Real Sports" on Tuesday night as the subject of a profile featuring the five-time Super Bowl champs. Kraft was asked about the occasional ridicule his team receives around the league and had a strong message: "The haters still hate."
The Providence Journal says keeping cornerback Malcolm Butler in New England should be the Patriots top priority. MassLive.com says LeGarrette Blount definitely would like to remain in New England. On the flip side, NFL Network says Martellus Bennett intends to test free agency, and CSNNE.com says the tight end is just chilling.
In terms of outside free agents, MassLive.com offers some receivers who might draw some interest from the Patriots. NESN.com says the future is uncertain for a couple of Patriots receivers.
Jimmy Garoppolo remains a hot topic and ESPN.com has the backup quarterback trying to stay level-headed throughout the constant trade rumors.
A police report out of Houston indicates Tom Brady's stolen Super Bowl jersey is worth an estimated $500,000.
The Eagle-Tribune is wondering when the league will treat other offenders as harshly as the Patriots.
