Patriot roundup 8-5-20

Here are some stories going around the league at the moment about the Patriots that have either been played out or don't have enough for an article of their own.

Mohamad Sanu clears the pup after having surgery in February to repair the high ankle sprain he played with during the season.

The Patriots have taken their 2020 team photos. There's a lot of buzz around Cam Newton, the rookies, and the long haired players being called the Asgardians.

The Patriots are back at Gillette for the first time this offseason and that means football is on.

The Patriots now have $35 million in free cap space, third highest in the NFL and are looking at potential free agent signings.

D-Mac calls the league's stance on players opting out a joke and looks like he's a go for the 2020 season.

There's still chatter about Newton's character and how he'll mesh with Belichick from Newton's former teammates and former panthers. One saying Newton is "annoying to work with but has a strong work ethic."

Patriots players are excited for the quarterback battle, leaving many fans puzzled because they thought and still believe Newton should be handed the job.

Lesean McCoy wants to duplicate James White's connection and career with Brady. McCoy wants to pick White's brain.

Lastly, it took Brady going to Tampa for Max Kellerman to admit that Brady wasn't falling off a cliff. Further more, Patriots sports writers cannot stop writing about the Buccaneers' quarterback. It's almost as if Brady is still putting on the blue and silver.