New England Patriots links 8/11/17 - Pats 24-Jags 31 Overreaction Friday

TEAM TALK

• Post Game Notes: Garoppolo makes the start.
• Gamebook: Full Jaguars vs. Patriots stats.
• Paul Perillo Random Thoughts: Big plays lead Jags over Pats.
• Erik Scalavino shares his observations the press box at Gillette Stadium: Up and down night for rookies.
• Andy Hart Stock Watch: Garoppolo shines, defense struggles.
• Post Game Transcripts: Patriots and Jaguars.
• Post Game Pressers: Bill Belichick - Jimmy Garoppolo - Jacoby Brissett
• Press Pass: Austin Carr and the Patriots discuss the Jacksonville loss.

LOCAL LINKS

• Jeff Howe recaps Jimmy Garoppolo's strong night, suggests maybe the Patriots should add stadium lighting around their practice fields.
• Mike Reiss observes Jimmy Garoppolo continued to show why the Patriots do not need to worry about their QB depth.
• Phil Perry reviews Jimmy Garoppolo's strong preseason showing.
• Ryan Hannable shares his initial thoughts from the game: When it comes to the defense, there was a lot to correct.
• Zack Cox posts some notes from the game: Patriots finished the game without a single sack, QB hit, pass breakup, interception or forced fumble and had just one tackle for a loss.
• Ryan Hannable notes Jimmy Garoppolo shuts critics up with his strong performance last night.
• Mike Reiss gives us his first-glance Ups and Downs following last night's game.
• Michael Hurley picks four Ups and four Downs from last night's loss.
• Adam Kurkjian points out WR Austin Carr's stellar performance last night.
• Kyle Daluz notes rookie tight end Jacob Hollister wasted no time making a positive case for a roster spot.
• DJ Bean recaps how undrafted rookies Jacob Hollister and Austin Carr shined in their preseason debuts.
• Ty Anderson watched Jacoby Brissett struggle in his preseason debut.
• Stephen Hewitt talks up undrafted rookie DL Adam Butler, showing versatility and drive at camp.
• Ryan Hannable wonders why Cyrus Jones was playing safety in the 4th quarter.
• Michael Hurley reveals that after a rough night on Thursday Cyrus Jones elected not to speak to the media.
• Kevin Duffy hears the clock ticking for second-round picks Cyrus Jones and Jordan Richards.
• Andrew Tomasi (OfftheMonsterSports) Patriots wide receivers laugh at Tom Brady as he does psycho Tom things on sidelines.
• Bill Speros thinks the NFL will now treat Tom Brady as if he has a "past history of concussions" and its spotters may use that opening to sideline Brady indefinitely. 'For his own good,' of course."
• Karen Guregian notes Roger Goodell's surprise visit to Gillette last night doesn't count. Fans will be game-ready for him on opening night (only 27 days away).
• Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Dont’a Hightower joins parade to Tom Brady’s guru.
• Adam Kurkjian highlights a 98.5 Sports Hub interview with Jonathan Kraft, noting that Patriots banner night will be a surprise for the fans.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Michael Lombardi (The Ringer) How to beat the Patriots: Toppling the most successful franchise in sports seems impossible. But our former New England personnel man knows some secrets. /Good read.
• Joseph Ferraiola (Inside the Pylon) The Patriots are right to keep Jimmy Garoppolo as long as possible.
• Martenzie Johnson (The Undefeated) Patriots' James White, the little engine who did.
• Highlights (NFL.com) Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots. (3.37 min. video)
• Highlights (NFL.com) Can't-miss play: Austin Carr gets BIG AIR for 3-yard TD. (1 min. video)
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Deatrich Wise left with head injury Thursday night.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Jaguars rookie RB Leonard Fournette says NFL is slower than he thought, “really easy”.
• Rodger Sherman (The Ringer) Five ways the Patriots’ Dynasty Is deeply flawed: 1. Landing skill-position stars early in the NFL Draft.
• Tim Cowlishaw (Dallas News) Patriots' Tom Brady is entitled to his concussions - and owes you no more honesty than that guy on Tinder does.
• Danny Kelly (The Ringer) In defense of preseason football: Exhibition football can be plenty fun … if you know what to look for.
• Arthur Weinstein (Sporting News) NFL preseason Week 1: Undrafted free agents look great … but it's just one game. /That includes you, Keelan Cole.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) Roger Goodell sounds like he would support a shorter preseason.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Roger Goodell drops by Gillette Stadium.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Full-time/part-time official distinction could be problematic for the league. /How about distinction between who made the call, referee on field or anonymous official in New York.

VIEW FROM JACKSONVILLE

• Ryan O'Halloran (Florida Times-Union) Big plays propel Jaguars past New England in preseason opener.
• Gene Frenette (Florida Times-Union) Beating the Patriots B team still a positive for Jaguars.
• John Reid (Florida Times-Union) Leonard Fournette displays power running in successful preseason debut vs. Patriots.