New England Patriots links 9/27/18 - Trey Flowers expects to play vs. Dolphins

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Dolphins Wednesday Injury Report.
• Erik Scalavino shares the news, notes and locker-room buzz from Wednesday at Gillette: Talk about a blind-side hit, Burkhead and Bentley headed to IR; More.
• Press Conference Transcripts: Bill Belichick - Rob Gronkowski.
• Angelique Fiske describes how a small act by Stephen Gostkowski made a lasting impact on a North Carolina father.
• Press Pass: James White and Kyle Van Noy spoke to the media on what they think of Rex Burkhead and Ja’Whaun Bentley being on the Injure Reserve list. (40 sec. video)
• Trailer: Do Your Job Football Operations. Follow those in the Patriots organization behind the scenes as they bring you through their day to day responsibilities. (1.45 min. video)
• Memorable Moments: The Snow Plow Game. (1.13 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss discusses the Patriots latest roster moves, placing Rex Burkhead and Ja’Whaun Bentley on IR, and signing free-agent LB/DE John Simon.
• Steve Balestrieri (PatsFans) Patriots-Dolphins Week 4, key matchups, who has the razor’s edge?
• Mike Reiss observes how Patriots players are keeping their impressions of Josh Gordon close to the vest.
• Evan Lazar offers a film review examining how teams are defending Rob Gronkowski (with Gifs). /Good read.
• Cody Rivera (Fansided) Patriots need Josh Gordon to play on Sunday.
• Ryan Hannable believes the next three weeks will determine the fate of the 2018 Patriots.
• Doug Kyed offers a few suggestions on how the Patriots defense can improve.
• Evan Lazar reports Kyle Van Noy wants people to know that the Pats have talent on defense, and are working hard to put it all together.
• Mike Petraglia focuses on how experience has made Bill Belichick the best crisis manager in the NFL.
• Ian Logue (PatsFans) Patriots face an uphill battle with few answers after three games.
• Ryan Hannable questions the Patriots offseason moves at running back, saying “Bolden or Gillislee would be nice to have right now.”
• Phil Perry says ready or not, Sony Michel is about to be handed a lot of responsibility.
• Andrew Callahan contributes Sony Michel’s missed preseason for his slow start.
• Zack Cox mentions how James White is helping Sony Michel play catch-up.
• Karen Guregian notes Rob Gronkowski brushed off his brother’s WEEI interview comments regarding Gronk’s supposed frustration with the team.
• Stephen Hewitt talks about Trey Flowers’ return to practice yesterday and how the defense would clearly benefit from his presence against the Dolphins.
• Ryan Hannble notes Trey Flowers expects to play this Sunday.
• Kevin Duffy Patriots Notebook: Danny Amendola returns to Foxboro with no regrets over how his career in New England ended; More.
• Kevin Duffy gives us a Patriots injury update.
• Ryan Hannable passes along a report that the Patriots worked out WR Jeremy Kerley.
• Darren Hartwell relays a positive Instagram post from Ja’Whaun Bentley to the fans.
• Russ Goldman (PatsFans) Fourth and Two podcast: Dolphins vs. Patriots preview show. (37.25 min. video)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Report (AP) Patriots looking to find more consistency in rushing offense.
• Danny Heifetz (The Ringer) Rob Gronkowski on the Lions: An alternate timeline.
• Albert Breer (SI) Game Plan: For Jared Goff, it’s more than coaching; Weekend watch list; MMQB Mailbag.
• Jonathan Jones (SI) Morning Huddle: Best potential landing spots for Dez Bryant, Eric Reid and Earl Thomas.
• Rodger Sherman (The Ringer) The NFL’s sudden roughing-the-passer obsession isn’t about safety: Never let it be said that conjunctions aren’t important, because one in the rule book is apparently ruining football.
• Alaa Abdeldaiem (SI) Derek Carr wishes Dolphins’ DE William Hayes landed on him instead of tearing ACL.
• David Porter (AP) Court to examine NFL’s Super Bowl ticketing policies.

VIEW FROM MIAMI

• Greg Cote (Miami Herald) Why this week will be a defining moment in the modern history of the Miami Dolphins.
• Armando Salguero (Miami Herald) Miami Dolphins prepare more trick plays for New England Patriots.
• Armando Salguero (Miami Herald) Miami Dolphins defensive line is banged up. That’s bad news for Tom Brady.
• Adam H. Beasley (Miami Herald) Danny Amendola Week begins with a reminder of Bill Belichick’s most lasting influence.
• Cameron Wolfe (ESPN) Inside help: Danny Amendola using Patriots-learned lessons.