Official Thursday Free Chat Thread

Good Morning r/Patriots

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**Free place to chat and a good place to discuss whatever you like with other sub users**

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# Key dates on the 2023 [NFL / Patriots calendar](https://www.patriots.com/news/key-dates-on-the-2023-nfl-patriots-calendar).

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# Undrafted Free Agent [Tracker](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/4/29/23704883/nfl-draft-2023-undrafted-free-agents-tracker-patriots-signings-news-rumors-analysis).

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# New England Patriots News Link Catchup – [Bonus Draft Edition](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/4/30/23705176/new-england-patriots-links-4-30-23-bonus-weekend-draft-edition)

* **Evan Lazar** breaks down [**every selection for the Patriots**](https://www.patriots.com/news/analysis-breaking-down-every-selection-for-the-patriots-in-the-2023-nfl-draft) in the 2023 NFL Draft: A thought on all 12 draft selections for the Patriots other big-picture draft takeaways.
* **Day 2 Press Conference:** [**Bill Belichick**](https://www.patriots.com/video/bill-belichick-4-28-we-ll-continue-to-make-improvements-and-help-our-team-any-wa). (15 min. video)
* **Day 3 Press Conference Transcript:** [**Matt Groh**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-matt-groh-press-conference-4-29-x2111). (21 min. video)
* **Inside the Draft Room:** [**Rounds Two and Three**](https://www.patriots.com/video/inside-the-draft-room-rounds-two-and-three). ( 1 min. video) */Marte Marpu’s uncle was Junior Seau? Cool.*
* **Conference Call Transcripts:** [**Marte Mapu**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/marte-mapu-4-28-everybody-at-the-patriots-just-does-their-job-and-i-hope-to-emul) \- [**Keion White**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-keion-white-conference-call-4-28) \- [**Chad Ryland**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-chad-ryland-conference-call-4-29) \- [**Sidy Sow**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-sidy-sow-conference-call-4-29) \- [**Jake Andrews**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-jake-andrews-conference-call-4-29) \- [**Kayshon Boutte**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-kayshon-boutte-conference-call-4-29) \- [**Atonio Mafi**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-atonio-mafi-conference-call-4-29) \- [**Bryce Baringer**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-bryce-baringer-conference-call-4-29) \- [**Isaiah Bolden**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-isaiah-bolden-conference-call-4-29) \- [**DeMario Douglas**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-demario-douglas-conference-call-4-29) \- [**Ameer Speed**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-ameer-speed-conference-call-4-29).
* **Recapping Day 2:** [**Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar**](https://www.patriots.com/video/recapping-day-2-of-the-2023-nfl-draft) analyze the Patriots selections of Georgia Tech Keion White and Sacramento State Marte Mapu. (6 min. video)
* **Recapping Day 3:** Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar discuss the Pats [**selections on the final day**](https://www.patriots.com/video/recapping-day-3-of-the-nfl-draft) of the Draft. (8 min.)
* **Experts React:** [**Day 1**](https://www.patriots.com/news/experts-react-to-patriots-2023-nfl-draft-day-1-pick) \- [**Day 2**](https://www.patriots.com/news/experts-react-to-patriots-2023-nfl-draft-day-2-picks) \- [**Day 3**](https://www.patriots.com/news/experts-react-to-patriots-2023-nfl-draft-day-3-picks).
* **Photos:** Introducing the [**Patriots 2023 Draft Class**](https://www.patriots.com/photos/introducing-the-patriots-2023-draft-class#20f213c1-c28e-460f-8ef3-a11d7805f312).
* **Mike Reiss** gives us a look at some [**intel on the Patriots’ approach**](https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4826796/top-picks-christian-gonzalez-keion-white-reflect-patriots-ideal-identity) to the 2023 NFL draft from team and league sources. Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots’ identity.
* **Mike Reiss** takes a [**closer look at each**](https://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4826725/new-england-patriots-nfl-draft-picks-2023-analysis-for-every-selection) of the Patriots’ 2023 draft picks.
* **Mike Kadlick** shares his [**quick hit thoughts**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/quick-hit-thoughts-on-the-2023-patriots-draft-class/) on the 2023 Patriots draft class. Keion White from Georgia Tech was a potential first-round pick who fell into New England’s lap at pick 46.
* **Zack Cox** offers [**seven takeaways**](https://nesn.com/2023/04/seven-takeaways-from-patriots-12-player-2023-nfl-draft-class/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) from the Patriots’ 12-Player 2023 draft class. 1. Unlike last year, when the Patriots stunned everyone by taking guard Cole Strange 29th overall, there were very few complaints about New England’s first-round pick.
* **Luke Ervin** (SportsBlog) Patriots [**Draft grade, analysis**](https://www.sportsblog.com/patsbuzz/nfl-draft-patriots-draft-grade/) of picks. Patriots B. *‘what keeps this from being a home run draft is not drafting a pure tackle or a tight end and not acquiring an upgrade at wideout.’*
* **Mark Daniels** reports that with back-to-back picks in Round 4, the [**Patriots drafted close friends**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/04/patriots-drafted-two-friends-and-former-college-teammates-in-fourth-round.html) Chad Ryland and Sidy Sow from Eastern Michigan. */Cool!*
* **Zack Cox** spotlights how [**‘electric’ WR Demario Douglas**](https://nesn.com/2023/04/this-electric-patriots-draft-pick-used-marcus-jones-as-model/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) used Marcus Jones as a model and could play a similar role in New England’s offense.
* **Zack Cox**’ [**Patriots draft recap:**](https://nesn.com/2023/04/patriots-draft-recap-meet-all-12-of-new-englands-2023-picks/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) Meet all 12 of New England’s 2023 picks.