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TEAM TALK
- Andy Hart and Paul Perillo debate which rookie has stood out as the best so far.
- Erik Scalavino goes Inside the Helmet to help us get to know Joe Vellano.
- Inside the numbers: Breaking down the first half of the season.
- Infographic: Patriots vs. Steelers inside the numbers.
LOCAL LINKS
- Tom E. Curran explains how the return of Rob Gronkowski is having a trickle-down effect on the Pats offense.
- Jeff Howe has an interesting read on WRs coach Chad O'Shea, his work ethic, and how he's bringing up those young pass catchers.
- Tom E. Curran notes Tom Brady continues to stress the importance of taking time to rest.
- Doug Kyed thinks Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady and Devin McCourty are 'elite' at their positions, and other Patriots thoughts.
- Christopher Price takes stock of the Patriots and tells what we've learned at the Bye week.
- Matt Chatham gives us some Bye week questions to ponder: Can they improve the overall health of the club?
- Zuri Berry updates his predictions for the Patriots and projects the rest of the season.
- The AP acknowledges the Patriots are 7-2, but tells us to consider the "hardly the toughest" schedule.
- Field Yates gives us a progress report on the Patriots' second-year players.
- Mike Reiss presents his progress report on the rookies.
- Doug Kyed says Aaron Dobson has moved atop the depth chart at wide receiver.
- Christopher Price breaks down the Wide Receiver and Running Back positions at the bye.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat.
- Doug Kyed believes Shane Vereen will have a huge impact on the offense, especially on third downs; Mailbag.
- Mike Reiss totals the snap counts for the offensive skill position players at the bye, and offers his analysis at each position.
- Mike Reiss takes stock of the team, catches up with bob Socci and answers fan Twitter questions. (4.55 min. video)
- Jim Lazar says this will be a painless week for the injury-prone Pats, and makes his Week 10 picks.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Rick Gosselin (Dallas News) What Dallas Cowboys can learn from Patriots in defensing Saints TE Jimmy Graham.
- NFL Gameday (NFL.com) Which QB will leave the greatest legacy? (2.41 min. video)
- Joel Corry (Nat'l Football Post) A look at some of the marquee storylines heading into the second half of the 2013 NFL season.
- Chris Burke (SI) Second-half storylines to watch.
- Peter King (The MMQB) The midseason report: Everything you need to know about where all 32 teams stand.
- Doug Farrar (SI) 2013 All-Surprise Team. DE Rob Ninkovich gets a mention.
- Doug Farrar (SI) 2013 All-Disappointment Team. Ouch! Logan Mankins listed.
- Don Banks (SI) Weekend Pickoff: Week 10 picks.
- Andy Benoit (The MMQB) Sunday slate: Analyzing Week 10 matchups.