Shots Heard 'Round The Web - Patriots Links 10/12/08

Just a few links this morning folks.  I couldn't let my guys Green-Ellis and Guyton play without a shout-out from the Pulpit.  Enjoy the game, and GO PATS!

LOCAL SHOTS

• Undrafted rookie RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis has been signed from practice squad to the active roster today, most likely to fill in for injured LaMont Jordan and our favorite running back with issues, Laurence Maroney.  WR Maurice Price was released to make room on the roster.
• Giving more love to our talented undrafted rookie free agents, Mike Reiss spends A Few Minutes With LB Gary Guyton.
• Jim McBride has the pre-game Pats-Chargers analysis.
• Dan Duggan gives his five keys to Patriots' victory.
• Jim Donaldson feels it's a big game tonight, but not that big.
• Reiss's notebook focuses on Guyton's strong play and other Patriots news.
• Patriots Football Weekly has been blogging throughout the Patriots west coast trip.
• Drafting Matt Cassel.  Chris Gasper talks with vice president of player personnel Scott Pioli about the draft process and how they acquired number 16.
• Lauren Carter reveals what's on Rodney Harrison's playlist.

LONG SHOTS

• Kevin Acee (San Diego Union-Tribune) sees trouble for the Chargers in the red zone.
• When Don Banks (SI) interviewed Chargers' general manager A.J. Smith last summer, it was all about beating the Patriots.  Today it's only about finishing at 3-3 instead of 2-4.
• ESPN does their weekly preview of AFC East games.
• Dave Goldberg (AP) takes San Diego over the Patriots (Boooooo!)