New England Patriots links 12/07/18 - Burkhead’s return makes White’s ‘Sweet Feet’ even fresher

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Dolphins Thursday Injury Report.
• Broadcast Info: Patriots at Dolphins.
• Paul Perillo scouts the matchups: Pats looking to beat the heat.
• Press Conference transcripts: Robert Kraft and Devin McCourty.
• What they’re saying: Miami Dolphins.
• Don Banks makes his Week 14 NFL Picks. Patriots win.
• Coffee with the Coach: Bill Belichick and Scott Zolak discuss the challenges the team will face in Miami this Sunday. (3 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Evan Lazar’s Patriots Gameplan: Pats expecting a different approach from the Dolphins this time around.
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots-Dolphins Week 14 matchups: Who has the razor’s edge?
• Thomas Murphy (DiehardBostonSportsFans) Monster keys to squish the fish, Part two. 1. Don’t fall for stunts.
• David Latham (LastWordOnSports) Patriots Gameplan: How to stop Kenyan Drake.
• Evan Lazar says the Patriots face a formidable test in the Dolphins pass-rush duo of Wake & Quinn.
• Matt Dolloff looks at whether the Patriots offense can play better on the road in historically dangerous Miami.
• Kevin Duffy hears from Josh Gordon on his recent emergence and connection with Tom Brady.
• Mike Reiss notes Josh Gordon credits Tom Brady with aiding his success: ‘I look up to the guy.’
• Mike Reiss points out an added benefit of Rex Burkhead’s return is a fresher James White.
• Brian Cole (ProFootballTalkLine) Patriots Week 14 Preview: Miami Dolphins 2: The Patriots pass rush has the most to prove.
• Phil Perry puts the focus on how this ‘throwback Patriots defense’ is tackling more efficiently than any other team in 2018.
• Ryan Hannable says the Patriots offense still has reason to feel good, even with a limited Rob Gronkowski.
• Matt Dolloff points to penalties becoming the latest issue for the offense to clean up.
• Kevin Duffy reports the Patriots had perfect practice attendance for second straight day.
• Zack Cox gives us the latest practice report: Patriots practice in the elements ahead of Miami matchup.
• CBS Boston says it looks like Danny Amendola will play against the Pats.
• Zack Cox notes Josh Gordon and Cordarrelle Patterson say they’re willing to race for the rights to the “Flash” nickname. /Sounds like a fair solution.
• Mike Dussault (PatsPropaganda) Bend don’t break update: ’18 Pats D hits Top 5.
• Doug Kyed addresses his Friday Mailbag: How did cornerback J.C. Jackson go undrafted?
• Rich Thompson Patriots Notebook: Devin McCourty nominated for Payton Award.
• Darren Hartwell highlights Tom Brady’s mid-play audible to James White from last week.
• Jim Lazar wonders why in the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady era of dynastic rule do the Pats play in Miami like it’s Rod Rust and Mike Taliaferro in charge. Week 14 picks: Patriots win 30-20.
• Russ Goldman (PatsFans) Patriots Fourth and Two Podcast: Patriots vs. Dolphins preview. (50 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Josh Gordon on improved conditioning: “Night and day” since joining Patriots.
• Andy Benoit (SI) NFL Week 14: Preview and analysis of Sunday games. Patriots at Dolphins: “Give Patriots left guard Joe Thuney a lot of credit—he’s cleaned up many of his pass rushing problems from down the stretch last season.”
• Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) Week 14 NFL picks: Trends collide as Patriots head to Miami, teaser of the week and more tips.
• Kevin Clark (The Ringer) Four must-see matchups in NFL Week 14. /Five, if you add the Patriots.
• Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: 5. The Patriots are here to steal your toys again.
• MMQB Staff (SI) NFL Week 14 Picks. 6 of 7 pick Pats to win.
• Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) NFL Week 14 game picks: Patriots win 27-20.
• Nate Davis (USA Today) Sports staff’s Week 14 NFL picks: Five of five pick Pats to win.
• Sheilla Dingus (AdvocacyForFairnessInSports) To understand the NFL’s inconsistent handling of domestic violence, you have to enter the Matrix. /Excellent read.
• Kristen Doerer (The Guardian) The NFL’s problem with violence against women: a story of profit and apathy.
• Jim Nantz (Golf Digest) A commitment to dad and the fight against Alzheimers’s. /Touching.