New England Patriots Links 11/23/15 - Patriots New-Look Offense Still Up in the Air

TEAM TALK

• Patriots - Bills Saturday Injury Report.
• Andy Hart presents his keys to the starting lineup: Can Buffalo run with these Patriots?
• Patriots-Bills connections: A look at some of the connections between the Patriots and Bills.
  
• Press Pass: Brock Vereen (1 min. video) - Chandler Jones (1.28 min. video) - Rob Gronkowski (6.11 min. video) - James White (1.28 min. video) - Devin McCourty (5.32 min. video) - Patrick ChungPatrick Chung 11/20: 'One game can change everything' | New England Patriots (3.13 min. video)
• WAAF Interviews: Rob Ninkovich: 'Never have to worry about Gostkowski' and Jerod Mayo: 'Looking forward to this week.'

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts from the Patriots and around the NFL: Pats' defense takes multiple hits with lingering illness.
• Karen Guregian tells us to expect the Patriots to find a new way to churn the offense.
• Jeff Howe gives us five things to watch tonight: Patriots offensive reinvention.
• Ryan Hannable says Danny Amendola is finally getting his chance to shine.
• Mike Reiss notes Danny Amendola is showing his value after taking a pay cut. "I feel like I want to be part of something good..."
• Chris Mason notes the Patriots are aiming to finish strong this time against the Bills.
• Christopher Price presents his Patriots-Bills scouting report.
• Jeff Kane (ESPNNH) New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills, Week 11 preview.
• Tom E. Curran posts his Pats-Bills preview.
• Chad Finn offers his unconventional preview: Rex, the Patriots don't think about you at all.
• Tom E. Curran notes the Bills lead the NFL in rushing yards, so stopping them on the ground will go a long way toward the Patriots becoming 10-0.
• Doug Kyed gives us his defensive keys for tonight: Devin McCourty could play cornerback if Rashaan Melvin falters.
• Jim McBride notes that since his three interceptions against the Patriots in Week 2, Tyrod Taylor has thrown just one.
• Mark Daniels writes that if Patriots are to stay rolling, continued improvement on defense will be key.
• Mark Daniels reports Bill Belichick says Malcom Brown has taken his game to a 'much higher level'.
• Tom E. Curran suspects the Bills will likely target Rashaan Melvin on Monday night.
• Mark Daniels sees the Patriots' secondary in good hands with emergence of Logan Ryan.
• Kevin Duffy reports Justin Coleman appears highly unlikely to play Monday night, which means Rashaan Melvin will be team's No. 3 corner. /Gulp.
• Jeff Howe believes it's time to uncage The Gronk.
• Adam Kurkjian notes James white carries a lot of respect in the locker room.
• Karen Guregian notes Rodney Harrison, who knows all about the stress and strain of striving for perfection, thinks the Patriots could benefit from a regular-season loss.
• Mike Reiss tells us the Football Journey of LB Jon Bostic.
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Pats need to contain Buffalo QB Tyrod Taylor.
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Aaron Dobson steps up at wide receiver.
• Jeff Howe points out the Patriots could clinch the AFC East title next week in Denver.
• Chris Mason Patriots Notebook: Patriots defense quietly ranks second against the run; Jamie Collins has been ruled out for Monday, but Chandler Jones is probable; The O-line may have Vollmer, Cannon and Jackson back (all questionable).
• Nick O'Malley takes a look at the Tom Brady backup tree, to see what these guys are doing now.
• The Herald staff takes a look at the touchdown-per-game ratios of the 16 quarterbacks to make at least 15 Monday night starts.
• Eric Wilbur posts a Bills-Patriots prediction roundup.
• WEEI's Dennis and Callahan Show plays their "ESPN hates the Patriots" montage. (1.55 min. audio)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Sterling Xie (Bleacher Report) Bills vs. Patriots: What's the game plan for New England?
• Erik Frenz (Bleacher Report) Can Aaron Dobson finally emerge as missing ingredient in Patriots offense?
• Matt Chatham (Football by Football) New England tight end puts Rex Ryan at a scheme crossroads.
• Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Three areas to monitor as Patriots take on Bills.
• Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) Cheers for Brady's magic gift; sneaky GM humblebrags.
• Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Who leads the Cam Newton vs. Tom Brady MVP race?
• Bill Bodell (Goal Line Gazette) Patriots vs. Bills preview.
• Oliver Thomas (247 Sports) Patriots approaching PUP deadline for Chris Jones, Dane Fletcher.
• NFL Nation (ESPN) NFL preview: What to watch for around the league Monday.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: No proof Jamie Collins has MRSA.
• Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Drama builds in Denver.
• Don Banks (SI) Week 11 Snaps: Broncos have no reason to switch quarterbacks again.
• Andrew Perloff (SI) Against the Grain: Why the ambiguity on catch rules is good for the NFL.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Blandino says there will always be subjectivity on catch calls.
• Gary Gramling (The MMQB) 10 Things I think I think: Peyton Manning gets the Matt Harvey treatment, This is why Danny Amendola got paid, Andy Dalton’s feelings.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA president on 17-game season: "I never say never".
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) ATC spotter failed to call medical timeout to remove Case Keenum.
• Tom Pelissero (USA Today) NFL looking at mixing up officiating crews. /You mean they're not mixed up already?.
  

VIEW FROM BUFFALO

• Leo Roth (Democrat & Chronicle) Why is the 'Patriots Way' way better?
• Sal Maiorana (Democrat & Chronicle) Can the Bills avoid getting Gronked again?
• Jay Skurski (Buffalo News) Five-star scouting report: Improved Bills defense won’t be enough second time around.
• Mike Zeisberger (Toronto Sun) Bills coach Rex Ryan looking for that one signature win.
• Tyler Dunne (Buffalo News) Bills’ defense ready for a chess match against Brady & Co.
• Vic Carucci (Buffalo News) Bills play the ‘any given Sunday’ card vs. Patriots. /Ok, but Monday nights belong to the Pats.
• Jerry Sullivan (Buffalo News) Bills need to run, sustain drives against Pats.
• Vic Carucci (Buffalo News) Take Five: Patriots’ absences provide opening.
• Sal Capaccio (WGR 550) McKelvin back at practice; Incognito questionable.
• Tyler Dunne (Buffalo News) Ryan puts Kyle Williams as "50-50" to return this season.
• Anna Stoizenburg (BuffaloBills.com) Top 10 ways this Bills-Patriots game is different.
• Mike Zeisberger (Toronto Sun) Embattled Tom Brady flipping off everyone.
• Jerry Sullivan (Buffalo News) Brady’s a master at extending his prime.
• Jay Skurski (Buffalo News) Ryan, Belichick similar in different ways.
• Tyler Dunne (Buffalo News) Torell Troup: the one drafted a pick ahead of Rob Gronkowski.