New England Patriots links 9/26/16 - Tom Brady returns one week from today

TEAM TALK

• Lauren Williams writes about how current and former Patriots stepped out to support Matt Light at his 12th Annual Celebrity Shootout.
• WEEI Patriots Monday - Josh McDaniels gives an interview on the Kirk and Callahan show. (12.11 min.)
• Sunday Conference Call: Bill Belichick.

LOCAL LINKS

• Christopher Gasper explains why the Patriots succeed, and why the rest of the NFL doesn't get it.
• Christopher Price NFL Weekend Notes: Early success for Patriots' offense means other teams will come calling about Josh McDaniels.
• Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: No team is starting games as fast as the Patriots, and it's not even close.
• Tom E. Curran Sunday 4-pack: So, what HAS Tom Brady been up to?
• Ben Volin Sunday Football Notes: This is the scenario Tom Brady has always feared.
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Sunday’s Patriots news and AFC East Notes for this week.
• Christopher Price relays what the pundits were saying about the Patriots on Sunday: Matt Patricia deserves consideration for head coaching gig.
• Ben Volin breaks down the film from Patriots-Texans, with gifs. /Worth a read.
• Karen Guregian comes up with five reasons Tom Brady is feeling good about the Patriots today.
• Mike Petraglia highlights how the Patriots receivers and tight ends lead the way in the NFL's best run game.
• Phil Perry notes Bill Belichick mentions how Sunday provided a 'rare opportunity' to watch an upcoming opponent live.
• Doug Kyed points out how Bill Belichick raves about Chris Long: Positive things I heard are true.
• Phil Perry hears Bill Belichick with some high praise for Celtics coach Brad Stevens on Sunday's conference call.
• Christopher Price looks at which Patriots have had the biggest workload through three games.
• Mike Reiss talks about how Danny Amendola's playing tine is down, but his impact remains high.
• Nora Princiotti reviews Malcolm Butler's performance vs. the Texans, and suggests teams don't try a certain play against him.
• Rich Garven looks at who's playing for second behind the Patriots.
• Tom E. Curran rips on the big swing and miss predictions from NY Daily News writer Manish Mehta, on the Patriots.
• Christopher Price thinks it doesn't matter who's at QB - The Patriots will finish off Tom Brady's deflategate ban with a perfect 4-0 mark.
• Mark Farinella shares some of his 'ponderous thoughts' he was pondering about the Patriots' QB situation.
• Ryan Hannable passes along the TMZ report that Tom Brady traveled to Italy with Gisele.
• Ron Borges digs up his super-secret stash of gold stars for this week's Patriots Report Card.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Dieter Kurtenbach (Fox Sports) 4 reasons Julian Edelman is not going to be the Patriots' next QB.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Patriots in limbo at quarterback position.
• Gary Myers (NY Daily News) Bill Belichick doing amazing job with Patriots, but legacy is still tied to Tom Brady.
• Zac Wassink (NFLspinzone) Don't kid yourself: Tom Brady is still special.
• Brandon Thorn (Inside the Pylon) Under the microscope: New England Patriots offense & offensive line.
• Greg A. Bedard (SI) Week 3 Blanket coverage: Trevor Siemian broke out and Ryan Fitzpatrick melted down.
• Peter King (The MMQB) MMQB: Carson Wentz and the young NFL quarterback revolution.
• Don Banks (NFL.com) Week 3 Snap Judgments: Zimmer, Vikings riding defense to 3-0 start.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) NFL morning after: Rodgers, Rex and a Sunday of statements.
• Around the NFL (NFL.com) Forty-two things we learned from Week 3.
• Alex Marvez (Sporting News) What stood out in Week 3: Playoffs already a pipe dream for three 0-3 teams.
• Mike Tanier (Bleacher Report) Monday morning digest: Norman-Beckham II, All aboard the Wentz wagon and more.
• Nicholas McGee (Sporting News) NFL Week 3 headlines: From savvy Carson Wentz to 's—y' Jets.
• Ray Fittipaldo (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) So much for the Tom Brady suspension helping the rest of the AFC. /and this was written before the Steelers loss to the Eagles.
  
• Joe Soriano (NFLspinzone) NFL rumors: Josh McDaniels to pursue head coaching in 2017.
• Frank Pallotta (News4Jax) Ratings Deflategate: Why the NFL is down this season.
• Joe Buscaglia (WKBW Buffalo) Oh, Rex: Bills coach brings up Belichick following Week 3 win.
• Andrew Lynch (Fox Sports) Fans roast Texans' promo for free food after embarrassing Patriots loss.
• Chris Chase (NY Post) It’s time Goodell stops Belichick from exploiting terrible NFL rule.
• Matthew Fairburn (NewYorkUpstate) NFL Week 4 point spreads, over/under: Bills open as small underdog vs. Patriots.