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The void is upon us with the end of minicamp and OTAs, there will be no new Patriots news to discuss in the next weeks. Instead it will be a re-hash of everything we’ve talked about this offseason, and how well the Pats have filled their holes in free agency and the draft.

There’s no question, the Patriots’ defense is in position to build off of two seasons that saw them slightly more successful on the field than on the stat sheet (we all know which one really matters), while on offense they’re taking a step back to hopefully take two big steps forward by the end of the season.

For the first time since 2007, the offense will truly be an unknown until the first snap of the regular season. Personally, I kind of enjoy that. 

Until the numerous position battle articles start rolling in, here’s the best of the last week.

Cutting off the Sleeves: The History of Bill Belichick and his Hoodie –> extremely proud of this one, must-read if I do say so myself.

A Brief Appreciation Of Bill Belichick « CBS Boston –> Enjoyable read from Mike Hurley

The 5 Games that will determine the Patriots’ fate –> Another one from yours truly.

PatsProp & Frenz Podcast –> New show, lots of Tebow talk, click at own risk. There’s a Colts troll that calls in too, but I was nice to him.

Amendola and Brady finding some synergy –> Good news for the Pats offense.

Momentum Builders from OTAs –> Don’t get too excited but Ras-I is on there.

Tim Tebow’s Last Chance –> The only Tebow article from last week worth reading.

Offense looked crisp today. Brady again displayed nice chemistry with Amendola.

— Christopher Price (@cpriceNFL) June 12, 2013

CBs Kyle Arrington, Aqib Talib & Ras-I Dowling with pass breakups. Defense has looked to be ahead of offense. Practice ends with INT.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 12, 2013

Rookie free-agent WR Kenbrell Thompkins continues to get reps alongside Amendola and Jenkins in top group.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 12, 2013