After taking a quick spin around the internet, here's a look at this morning's top stories:Manza Young and Washburn lead off their notebook with a note on, who up to this point hasn't reported to the team and saw his number (54) get given away to linebacker. They also have some quotes from recently acquired, who's excited to be a Patriot.Washburn has a piece on wide receiver, who he writes is feverishly trying to learn the playbook as the team prepares for their season opener.Adams has an article on the fact thatis set to appear in a new ad campaign beginning today for the UGG for Men line and the company is hopeful that it will be effective for them.Howe has a good article on Salas, including comments from his former college coach June Jones who believes that always felt Salas could be a great receiver.Howe files his notebook this morning, which leads off with comments from, who appears to be in line to take over for recently releasedThe Track has notes on the annual "Labor Day fiesta" held on the cape by ownerand also includes notes on what some of the players were up to.Reiss has a quick entry pointing out that it will be Jim Nantz and Phil Simms announcing this Sunday's game on the CBS broadcast.Reiss has an entry talking about the fact the Patriots only have two quarterbacks on their roster, and looks at the list of 12 other teams in the same situation.Farley has an article with his thoughts on the Patriots roster heading into their opening day match-up this weekend, including his feeling thatcould be a factor behinddue to the fact thathealth "isn't to be trusted".The Boston Globe's Greg Bedard appeared on Sports Tonight on Comcast Sports New England and gave his thoughts on the state of New England's offensive line, which he called "ridiculously thin' heading into this season.PriceThe comparison between rookieand New York'shas been made quite a few times this offseason, and Price takes a reasonable look at what the rookie could conceivably do this season.Petraglia has an article on, who talked about what it was like of the transition from the college ranks to the NFL.Farinella has an article on rookie, who finally got a linebacker's number and a good one at that. The rookie will be wearing #54 this season which is formerlynumber, although most recently it was worn by, who has failed to report to the team at this point.Farinella also has an article on, who said he's "just happy to be here" andknows that the expectations here in New England are to win every game and he plans on doing whatever he can to be a part of that.Longo gives his thoughts on the Patriots heading into the 2012 season, including the fact he feels that the lack of real competition during the regular season is one of the biggest reasons they haven't been playoff ready recently.For those of you who enjoy fantasy football, this entry takes a look at that topic and Behrens gives his thoughts on individual Patriots players.