*The Boston Globe* has published the full text of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's letter explaining why he will hear Tom Brady's appeal and not recuse himself from the proceedings.
WEEI.com provides an opinion column on Goodell’s decision not to step down from the appeal process.
In a related story, former Patriots QB Drew Bledsoe was in town and told the *Boston Herald *that he’s supporting Brady and his former team in the DeflateGate controversy.
CSNNE.com caught up with another NFL QB legend, Dan Marino, who also appears to be in the Brady corner.
Finally this Wednesday, ESPNBoston.com offers a convenient snapshot of the Patriots' financial position at the start of June, one month before training camp begins.