TEAM TALK
- Patriots-Browns Thursday Injury Report.
- Erik Scalavino tells us what happened Thursday at Gillette. Spikes back at practice; Dennard among the missing.
- The New England Patriots have announced they have re-signed WR Austin Collie.
- Preview (NFL Films) Cleveland Browns vs.New England Patriots. (2.09 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Gordon is their go-to guy. (3.51 min. video)
- Locker Room Uncut - Vereen, Fletcher talk Browns. (2.51 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Thompkins prepares for tough matchup. (3.04 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Jeff Howe writes this is the time for a limping Patriots defense to get its swagger back, and start rolling the momentum in a friendlier direction.
- Tedy Bruschi and Mike Reiss break down Patriots-Browns: The Pats don't need style points; they just gotta get the win.
- Matt Chatham will be focusing on the Browns' running game plan against the Pats' regular 3-4defense.
- Erik Frenz sizes up the key Pats-Browns matchup, between Aqib Talib and Josh Gordon.
- Christopher Price reports Jerome Boger will be the referee for Browns-Patriots. He's the one who flagged Chris Jones for the push penalty against the Jets.
- Mark Daniels reports Josh Boyce's hard work on the scout team has impressed the coaching staff and is paying off.
- Ron Borges wanted to write an upbeat story about Alex Tanney, his fun trick-shot video, and possibly playing in his first NFL game, but Tanney declined.
- Paul Kenyon notes James Develin's determination is winning praise from all quarters.
- Field Yates notes the running backs are all behind Stevan Ridley, and are supporting him as he works through his issues.
- Adam Kaufman believes the Patriots are making a mistake in benching Stevan Ridley, despite his fumbling problem.
- Mark Farinella says it doesn't appear that Stevan Ridley is any closer to regaining the trust of the coaching staff than he was a week ago.
- Mike Reiss talks to DT Sealver Siliga and looks at Stevan Ridley's status for Sunday. (4.04 min. video)
- Christopher Price tells us why Bill Belichick deserves to be a candidate for Coach of the Year.
- Mike Reiss notes Mike Mayock commented that this year is one of Belichick and Brady's best.
- Mike Reiss reports CB Justin Green earned a pay raise to $170K. The rest of the practice squad members make $102K.
- Mike Reiss posts the transcript of his weekly online chat.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Alfonzo Dennard caught a break in the legal system with stricter probation but no jail time until March; It is unclear whether Dennard will be available for Sunday's game, as he has been limited with a knee injury; Austin Collie returned now that his injured knee has healed; Shane Vereen is tied for the Pats' lead with 21 receptions in three games since returning from IR; Injury updates.
- The Herald Staff makes its Week 14 picks. Pats over Browns 31-13.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Matthew Carroll, AP (Yahoo! Sports) Patriots TE Gronkowski returning to old form.
- Paul McManamon and Mike Reiss (ESPN) Double coverage: Cleveland Browns at New England Patriots.
- Pat McManamon (ESPN) Ray Horton heaps the praise on Tom Brady.
- John Clayton (ESPN) Inside the Huddle: Gronk & Rodgers big deals. (34 second clip)
- Jack Bechta (Nat'l Football Post) Improving the NFL.
- David Steele (Sporting News) NFL officials: Stop apologizing and get it right.
- Don Banks (SI) Weekend Pickoff: Week 14 picks. Pats 38-10.
- Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News) Week 14 NFL picks. Patriots 38, Browns 14.
- Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 14 picks. Patriots over Browns 31-14..
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Week 14 picks. Florio picks Patriots 42-14, MDS picks Patriots 34-14.
VIEW FROM CLEVELAND
- Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Browns' Josh Gordon knows Patriots' Talib will make plays, 'but I'm definitely going to make more plays'
- Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner rips national report from training camp that said Josh Gordon was a loafer.
- Branson Wright (Cleveland Plain Dealer) DC Ray Horton expects defensive linemen to step up in Desmond Bryant's absence.
- Vic Carucci (ClevelandBrowns.com) Is there any way to cover Gronkowski?
- Steve Doerschuk (Canton Rep) Browns' defense must now deal with Pats' Brady.
- Steve Doerschuk (Canton Rep.) McDaniels puts his offense up against Browns' defense.
- Staff Report (ClevelandBrowns.com) Browns Daily Wrap: Defending Tom Brady. /Gotta love Fred Smerlas.
- David I. Andersen (Cleveland Plain Dealer) Browns QB situation, Jason Campbell cleared to practice.
- Matt Florjancic (ClevelandBrowns.com) Campbell's progress 'very encouraging'.
- Nate Ulrich (Akron Beacon Journal) New Browns QBs Caleb Hanie, Alex Tanney cramming in case one of them must start Sunday against Patriots.
- Matt Florjancic (ClevelandBrowns.com) Tanney: 'I'm definitely progressing'.
- Marla Ridenour (Akron Beacon Journal) Browns’ quarterback mess all front office’s fault.