Although there weren't a lot of pressing issues surrounding the Patriots once again on Tuesday, there were a few items of interest to discuss. Most notably was news that the team met with free agent defensive tackle Terrance Knighton in Foxborough.
ESPNBoston.com writes about New England's draft, which is set to kick off in a month, and highlights what it believes is an intriguing aspect to the 2016 version. Sticking with the draft, the Providence Journal says it’s tough to predict which direction the Patriots might be leaning. WEEI.com takes a look at how the team’s draft needs may have changed following free agency.
Bill Belichick loves his Navy guys and quarterback Keenan Reynolds keeps getting linked to the Patriots, according to CSNNE.com
NESN.com looks at a couple of candidates to enjoy breakout campaigns for the Patriots this season.
ESPN.com has Colts owner Jim Irsay comparing the risks of playing football to taking aspirin.
WEEI.com has some of Chris Long's former coaches agreeing with the Patriots decision to sign the defensive end.
Finally, some Patriots both past and present were on hand for Aqib Talib's recent wedding as the former Patriots and current Broncos corner got hitched.