Daily news and links for Thursday
TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Bills Wednesday Injury Report.
- Patriots sign OL Toby Weathersby to practice squad.
- Erik Scalavino shares the news, notes and locker-room buzz from Wednesday at Gillette: Gilmore honored by Pro Bowl recognition.
- Press Conference transcripts: Patrick Chung - James White.
- Angelique Fiske writes how Patriots players, cheerleaders and alumni became personal shoppers for 50 kids from local homeless shelters at the annual Gifts from the Gridiron event. (Plus 1.24 min. video).
- Press Conference: Bill Belichick (16.35 min. video)
- Press Pass: Jason McCourty and Matthew Slater reflect on facing the Bills for the second time this season. (1 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Andrew Callahan reports the Patriots released a statement announcing support of Josh Gordon.
- Kevin Duffy explains why the Patriots are actually in a strong position, despite their two-game losing streak.
- Ty Anderson acknowledges while the Pats absolutely have some legitimate issues that need sorting out, he feels some are going too far with their ‘oh my, the dark days are here once again!’ attention-seeking takes.
- Ryan Hannable tells us five things the Patriots need to focus on in their final two games of the regular season. 1. Stopping the run.
- Evan Lazar sees the Bills shaping their offense around rookie QB Josh Allen, and looking nothing like the team the Pats faced in Week 8.
- David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots Gameplan: How to stop Robert Foster, Josh Allen duo.
- Matt Dolloff explains how stopping the mobile Josh Allen may be simple, but not easy.
- Karen Guregian makes the case for more James White in the Pats’ offense.
- Kevin Duffy reports the Patriots enter Week 16 with perfect practice attendance.
- Ryan Hannable notes both Brady and Gronk continue to be off the injury report.
- Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Bend don’t break defense analytics update.
- Chad Finn isn’t outright suggesting the Pats should be worried about the Bills and the Jets, but says these two ‘tomato cans’ can’t be overlooked either.
- Eric Wilbur revisits Trent Dilfer’s “Let’s face it, the Patriots just aren’t good anymore” comment and says it applies this season.
- Joy Manning (BostonSportsChick) Why the Brady bailouts are alright by me.
- Tom E. Curran says the Patriots’ two Pro Bowl selections highlight just how talent-thin this roster is.
- Matt Dolloff relays Bill Belichick revealing the secret to having a good home field advantage ... playing well.
- Doug Kyed notes how Stephon Gilmore found out about his Pro Bowl selection: “Bill called me, told me, ‘Congrats, get ready for work this week.’”
- Kevin Duffy Patriots Notebook: Stephon Gilmore honored to make second Pro Bowl; New-look Bills; More.
- Steven Thompson and Chris Blackey (DiehardBostonSportsFans) Boston Sports Blitz Podcast: Disappointment in Pittsburgh. (64 min.)
- Thomas Murphy and Steve Balestrieri (drive.google) One Patriots Place podcast: A look back at Pittsburgh, and a look ahead to Buffalo, with guests. (66 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Tom Pelissero (Twitter) “WR Josh Gordon is facing another indefinite suspension for violating terms of his reinstatement under the substance abuse policy, per source. He announced today he’s stepping away to address his mental health.”
- Mark Maske (Washington Post) The Patriots’ dynasty is fading. But they might have one more Super Bowl run left in them.
- Lorenzo Reyes (USA Today) NFL Week 16 questions: Who gets in the playoffs and can Patriots correct mistakes?
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots are surprisingly healthy after 14 games.
- Aaron Schatz (ESPN) Why Tom Brady’s early-season slump was a mirage. /Insider piece, but first four paragraphs are free.
- Rodger Sherman (The Ringer) The case for rethinking the NFL’s playoff format.
- Jonathan Jones (SI) Morning Huddle: Panthers are sitting Cam Newton. Other teams out of the NFL playoffs should follow suit.
- Kevin Clark (The Ringer) The NFL’s analytics revolution has arrived.
- Jarrett Bell (USA Today) NFL head coaches more likely to go for broke these days.
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