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New England Patriots : There is no bigger injury concern in the AFC East this offseason than Rob Gronkowski.

It seemed that the New England Patriots couldn't possibly let another one of Brady's favorite targets walk away, but this practice is nothing new, of course.

Rain washed out over half the schedule, but the latter portion of the week saw some important district match-ups as we inched closer to filling out the regional tournament bracket.

Sometimes, often actually, I will read an article written about the Pats, and I will be dumbfounded by the total ignorance of the opinion put forth.

The championship window for the New England Patriots will not be open forever. Both quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are entering the tail ends of their respective careers -- meaning that the time for this Hall of Fame pair to win a fourth championship together is now.

The Patriots now have 12 wide receivers on their roster after signing free agent Lavelle Hawkins to a 2-year deal.

Dec 30, 2012; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins makes a catch against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at LP Field.

In 2012, the Raiders went 4-12 and finished third in the AFC West. The team missed the playoffs for the 10th straight year.

The New York Jets ' wide receivers were among the least effective in the NFL last season, generating just 68 more yards combined than Calvin Johnson produced on his own.

Tim Tebow has been out of work for almost two weeks. A lot of teams have said on the record and off that they are not interested , but we haven't heard of a single team that wants him.

In wake of Rob Gronkowski 's fourth surgery on his left forearm, it's time to focus on a New England Patriots team that appears to be losing a ton of weapons on the offensive side of the ball.

This time of the year is referred to as the "NFL offseason." But who are we kidding, the competition never sleeps.

Aaron Dobson will enter the season with a lot of pressure to produce at a high level.

The Patriots have a ton of potential at wide receiver, but little proven value. Who do you think will step up their game? Outside receiver.

Taking a look at the 2013 Patriots Draft Class, one by one, and seeing what each player's role with the team will be for the upcoming season.

May 3, 2013; Foxboro, MA USA; New England Patriot rookie Jamie Collins speaks to the media during rookie minicamp at Gillette Stadium.

So, even before their rookie wide receivers picked it up this week, they've heard from all angles how difficult of a challenge they were about to encounter.

The Patriots, opening rookie minicamp on Friday, are hosting 28 rookies and first-year players under contract, as well as a handful of other rookies and veterans who are working out for the team as part of rookie minicamp.

Patriots owner Robert Kraft held his 20th annual ceremony today of introducing the team's first draft pick on the field with his new jersey.

Tom Brady has many new faces to throw to this coming season after a very busy offseason for the New England Patriots .