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Mike Dussault

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The feeling is that there’s too much ground to make up to get a deal done by the 4 p.m. deadline later today,” Schefer says. “It doesn’t look like there will be a long-term deal for Wes Welker. I don’t think he expects one, I don’t think the Patriots expect one. That doesn’t prevent the two sides from revisiting the topic today, as they will. But it will not be easy to get that deal done.

Schefter: Welker deal not expected – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

I really wasn’t holding out much hope for a long term deal getting done.

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Gronkowski has reportedly been told to cut back on the public stunts and shirtless escapades, according to Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe. “Via a league source, Gronkowski has been told by the team that his summer of Gronk, so to speak, is over,” she writes

Report: Rob Gronkowski Told to Tone It Down, So-Called ‘Summer of Gronk’ Is Over – New England Patriots – NESN.com

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Scout’s notebook: Safeties – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Scout’s notebook: Safeties – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

The most important key to the Patriots’ safety play in 2012 is the return to full health of Patrick Chung. Chung is their most gifted and, within their system, most experienced safety. His ability to stay on the field is paramount to the secondary’s success. If he can be penciled in as one starter, it remains to be seen who his partner will be. The leading candidate is veteran Steve Gregory, who signed a three-year pact this offseason to join the Patriots. Other potential starting candidates include second-round pick Tavon Wilson. James Ihedigbo, a recent re-signing, played extensively in 2011, but is probably best suited in a situational role. Fellow veteran Will Allen, who has played primarily as a corner in his career, worked at safety this offseason. Reserve options include Josh Barrett, Brown and sixth-round choice Nate Ebner, who will be a fascinating player to watch in training camp; his role at Ohio State was almost exclusively on special teams.