New England Patriots Links 1/17/13 - Belichick in AFC Championship Form on Media Day

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Ravens Wednesday Injury Report.
• Erik Scalavino shares his practice and locker room notebook from Wednesday. The team practiced on the Gillette Stadium game field yesterday.
• Press Conferences: Bill Belichick (16.37 min. video), Tom Brady (10 min. video), Jerod Mayo (11.33 min. video), Vince Wilfork (11.33 min. video), Brandon Lloyd (4.23 min. video), Ryan Wendell (7.01 min. video) and Sebastian Vollmer (4.55 min. video).
• Patriots Today - Collected thoughts on the Ravens. (2.22 min. video)
• Patriots Today - Brady, Flacco in the spotlight. (3.15 min. video)
• Patriots Today - Patriots-Ravens from the past. (6.07 min. video)
• Patriots Today - Jones, Woodhead on the field. (1.43 min. video)
• Patriots Today - Belichick Breakdown. (3.35 min. video)
• Locker Room Uncut - Locker room chatter. (3.15 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mark Farinella recaps yesterday's lopsided matchup: Belichick & Brady-1, National media-0.
• Paul Kenyon gives us a refresher course on "The Patriot Way" as the players explain it to the national media.
• Jeff Howe reports the Patriots are focused on stopping the Ravens' ability to connect on deep passes.
• Tom E. Curran boils down the Patriots' offensive strategy to "hit 'em where they ain't."
• Shalise Manza Young reports that since the acquisition of CB Aqib Talib in November, the Patriots secondary has shown marked improvement.
• Mark Daniels sees Brandon Lloyd coming up big vs. tough defenses.
• Jeff Howe notes the Patriots locker room has already moved on without Rob Gronkowski.
• Steve Buckley confirms what we already know: Tom Brady's focus is on the Ravens, not on a 4th title.
• Glen Farley points out Tom Brady has experienced more problems in his seven games against the Baltimore Ravens than any other team in the NFL.
• Tom E. Curran clearly explains why fearing the Ravens isn't rational.
• Brian MacPherson says that despite the stats, the Ravens know how to get the job done when it's needed most.
• Tom E. Curran reports Ravens WR Anquan Boldin has spit out a guarantee that Baltimore will beat the Patriots on Sunday.
• Field Yates talks about how much the Ravens offense has changed.
• Jeff Howe takes a close look at a few Ravens difference-makers to keep an eye on: Dennis Pitta.
• Mike Reiss tells us which players earned the practice players of the week honors for the win against the Texans.
• Karen Guregian notes Sterling Moore, last year's hero of the AFCCG will be watching the game as a fan this year.
• The Boston Herald takes a close look at some of the Patriots recent games against the Ravens: 2009-10 Divisional round playoff game.
• Michael Vega Patriots Notebook: Tom Brady expects nothing to come easy against the Ravens; Vince Wilfork is setting aside his college ties to Ray Lewis; Pats are making their ninth appearance in the AFCCG, and Mayo credits the Krafts and 'The Patriot Way'; Plus practice participation update.
• David D'Onofrio posts his Q&A with former Patriot OL Matt Light on whether he misses being in the game, and the upcoming rematch with the Ravens.
• Luke Huges posts some pics of Stevan Ridley rocking some rainbow moon boots and a jumpsuit - it's his "stay-warm outfit".
• Obnoxious Boston Fan notes Boston Mayor Thomas "Mumbles" Menino was in full support of his favorite Patriots: Willcock, Gonk and of course Res Wekler.

NATIONAL NEWS

• James Walker (ESPN) Danny Woodhead, Chandler Jones practice.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Aqib Talib trade working out well for Patriots.
• Shawn Maher (Cold Hard Football Facts) Playoff Hog Report: Patriots' trenches beginning to look Super.
• Albert Breer (NFL.com) Championship Sunday: New England Patriots scouting report.
• Report (ESPN Stats & Information) Eight stats to know: AFC championship.
• Ryan Feldman (ESPN) Lewis may not have huge impact vs. Brady.
• Don Banks (SI) Hero of 2011 AFC Championship Game looks on from afar this year.
• Alex Marvez (Fox Sports) NFL title contenders by the numbers.
• Sound FX (NFL.com) Houston Texans vs. New England Patriots. (9.53 min. video)
• George Bretherton (NY Times) How Aaron Hernandez opened a throwing window for Tom Brady.
• James Walker (ESPN) AFC East stock watch.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Bill Belichick shoots down questions about his coaching legacy. "With all due respect."
• Elizabeth Merrill (ESPN) No second chance for Evans, Cundiff.
• Chris Brown (Grantland) As the players and schemes have changed, it's the way the Patriots talk that's continued their offensive dominance.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Jonathan Joseph thinks the Texans are better than the Patriots.
• James Walker (ESPN) Kiper's AFC East mock draft.
• Dave Dameshek and Adam Rank (NFL.com) Shek to the Future: Championship Sunday. (3.49 min. video)
• Staff Report (USA Today) Weekly picks: Championship Sunday. 7 of 8 pick Pats over Ravens.

VIEW FROM BALTIMORE

• Garrett Downing (BaltimoreRavens.com) 5 Changes from last Patriots game.
• Jeff Zrebiec (Baltimore Sun) Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith growing in stature with each big catch.
• Matt Zenitz (Carroll County Times) Ravens' Graham taking advantage of long-awaited opportunity.
• John Eisenberg (BaltimoreRavens.com) Ravens offense can hang with the best.
• Garrett Downing (BaltimoreRavens.com) Anquan Boldin: We'll make it different this time.
• Ryan Mink (BaltimoreRavens.com) Ravens riding Joe Flacco in playoffs.
• Kevin Cowherd (Baltimore Sun) Ravens kicker Justin Tucker can't escape Billy Cundiff's miss.
• Garrett Downing (BaltimoreRavens.com) Lee Evans opens up about last year's game.