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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 – [Positions that need bolstering: OT, DT … and RB?](https://patspulpit.com/2023/6/30/23779431/new-england-patriots-news-links-6-30-23-bentley)
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* **Paul Perillo** discusses the report of [**Ja’Whaun Bentley being the latest**](https://www.patriots.com/news/report-ja-whaun-bentley-latest-to-receive-extension) to receive a contract extension.
* **Paul Perillo** reports long-time Patriots assistant coach [**Dante Scarnecchia**](https://www.patriots.com/news/scarnecchia-honored-for-his-excellence-in-canton) received a Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence in Canton, Ohio, on Thursday.
* **Patriots Catch-22:** DeVante Parker and Ja’Whaun Bentley [**contract extension reaction**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/patriots-catch-22-6-29-devante-parker-and-ja-whaun-bentley-contract-extension-re), AFC East preview: Jets. (100 min.)
* **Patriots Unfiltered:** DeVante Parker’s reported contract extension, [**projecting the roster**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/patriots-unfiltered-6-29-devante-parker-s-reported-contract-extension-projecting), 19-0 great debate. (2 hrs)
* **PGS Nest** (pgsnest) In [**signing LB Ja’Whuan Bentley**](https://pgsnest.wixsite.com/pgsnestblog/post/patriots-and-lb-ja-whuan-bentley-agree-on-a-2-year-18-75m-contract-extension) to a 2-year, $18.75M contract extension, the Pats secure a key defensive leader through the 2025 NFL season. Here’s how this will affect the team financially.
* **Alex Barth** reports that for the second day in a row the Patriots reached a [**contract extension with a veteran**](https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/new-england-patriots-jawhaun-bentley-contract-extension/), adding two years to Ja’Whaun Bentley’s deal.
* **Mike Kadlick** wonders if Robert Kraft reportedly has [**“no budget” in place**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/patriots-reportedly-have-no-spending-limit-so-what-gives) for Bill Belichick to spend within during a given season, why can’t they just pay everyone? */This ignores the fact that Belichick was hired in part for his economics background and commitment to value spending. So Kraft doesn’t have to have a specific budget*.
* **Mike D’Abate** (Patriots Country) New England must keep its options open if starting defensive tackle Lawrence Guy [**continues his contract holdout**](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-defensive-tackle-options-lawrence-guy-contract-holdout-christian-barmore-carl-keion-white) into training camp.
* **Michael DeVito** (ChowderandChampions) 2 [**key positions**](https://chowderandchampions.com/2023/06/29/new-england-patriots-2-key-positions-need-bolstering/) that need immediate bolstering: OT and RB. */RB??*
* **Adam London** relays ESPN analyst Mike Clay identifying the QB position as his pick for the [**Patriots’ weakest unit**](https://nesn.com/2023/06/espns-pick-for-patriots-weakest-unit-is-concerning-for-new-england/).
* **Phil Perry** explains the Pats should [**still be in the mix**](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/why-jawhaun-bentley-devante-parker-extensions-shouldnt-impact-patriots-pursuit-deandre-hopkins/540676/) for DeAndre Hopkins despite the recent contract extensions.
* **Geoff Magliocchetti** (Patriots Country) If the Patriots [**miss out on DeAndre Hopkins**](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-jarvis-landry-free-agency-deandre-hopins-sign-contract-rumor), there could be another valuable late receiving addition in the form of Jarvis Landry.
* **Sara Marshall** (MusketFire) 3 [**unexpected free agent signings**](https://musketfire.com/posts/3-unexpected-free-agent-signings-patriots-could-still-make-happen) the Patriots could still make happen.
* **Lauren Campbell** notes [**Jonathan Jones took to Twitter**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/06/patriots-corner-has-strong-words-for-nfl-after-several-gambling-suspensions.html) to push back against the gambling suspensions the NFL handed out Thursday.
* **Sophie Weller** notes Patriots captain David Andrews is trying to [**pressure Devin McCourty**](https://atozsports.com/new-england/patriots-captain-trying-to-pressure-devin-mccourty-out-of-retirement/) out of retirement.
* **Jerry Thornton** says the clip of Tom Brady breaking down while trying to describe [**what Belichick has meant to him**](https://www.barstoolsports.com/blog/3472763/brady-breaks-down-while-trying-to-describe-what-belichick-has-meant-to-him-and-im-an-emotional-wreck), turned him into an emotional wreck
* **Lauren Campbell** highlights [**Logan Ryan sharing a story**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/06/former-patriots-db-recalls-bill-belichick-preparing-defense-in-unique-way.html) about how Bill Belichick would use his knowledge about the game referees to help prepare the Patriots defense.
* **Mark Daniels** reports the [**NFL suspended 4 players**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/06/nfl-suspends-4-including-former-patriot-player-due-to-gambling-violations.html), including former Patriot Rashod Berry, due to gambling violations. The Patriots haven’t been hit with any gambling violations by the NFL.
