New England Patriots links 10/28/20 - No trade deadline magic fix: Everyone needs to step up

TEAM TALK

• Game Preview: Patriots at Bills. Series history, scouting the matchups, tale of the tape; More.
• Broadcast Information: Patriots at Bills.
• Transactions: Patriots sign OL Jordan Steckler to the practice squad; release OL Jordan Roos from the practice squad.
• Mike Dussault’s Unfiltered Notebook 10/27: Pats looking to make practice execution into gameday reality.
• Paul Perillo’s Week 8 NFL Notes: Is it time to change QBs?
• Paul Perillo tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Time to pick up the pieces.
• Press Conferences: Bill Belichick - Josh McDaniels - Jerod Mayo - Steve Belichick - Cameron Achord.
• Angelique Fiske reports the McCourtys host special night of ‘Double Coverage’ to shine light on Tackle Sickle Cell.
• Angelique Fiske highlights Brandon Bolden revealing his scary movie picks for a Halloween marathon.

LOCAL LINKS

• Evan Lazar lays out how the Patriots’ stagnant offense isn’t putting any fear into defenses. The problems are far-reaching and go beyond one player or coach; everyone needs to improve.
• Matt Vautour says Cam Newton’s mechanics and mindset are all under a microscope.
• Mike Reiss notes Cam Newton’s return to form will be critical if New England will turn their season around, and his coaches are ready to provide him the support he needs.
• Darren Hartwell questions why Cam Newton isn’t throwing to his right.
• Doug Kyed wonders if second-round pick Josh Uche will see the field with so many injuries at linebacker.
• Doug Kyed examines the Patriots depth chart to see how the roster stacks up ahead of the trade deadline.
• Ryan Hannable separates what is realistic and unrealistic for the Patriots at the upcoming NFL trade deadline.
• Doug Kyed looks at who the Patriots could consider ‘selling’ at next week’s trade deadline and notes they have traded away a star player before.
• Thomas Carannante (MusketFire) 3 buy-low trade candidates Bill Belichick needs to target before deadline.
• Ty Anderson notes Bill Belichick says he’s leaving trade deadline movement to Nick Caserio.
• Dakota Randall passes along reports that the Patriots shopped Stephon Gilmore during the offseason, and highlights Albert Breer speculating about what a Gilmore trade would be worth.
• CBS Boston notes Bill Belichick doesn’t know anything about those Stephon Gilmore trade rumors.
• Zack Cox takes aook back at New England’s last five trade deadlines to see what we can learn from past moves.
• Sean T. McGuire hears from coaching assistant Brian Belichick with an assessment on Kyle Dugger, “It’s been a pleasure working with him.”
• Adam London highlights which players ESPN believes need to step up for the Patriots.
• Doug Kyed Patriots Notes: James White future head coach?; Roster reshuffling; More.
• CBS Boston says the Bills offense has gone cold, but the Patriots defense will still have its hands full In Week 8.
• Michael Hurley shares some wild facts for Pats-Bills that indicate a major change may be coming to the AFC East.
• Nick O’Malley highlights Patriots veterans on how they won’t let struggles pull locker room apart: ’That’s not gonna happen with this team.’
• Darren Hartwell reports Matthew Slater questions the Pats’ attitude and effort after blowout loss to 49ers.
• Matt Vautour mentions Brandon Copeland is hosting a seminar on managing finances during COVID-19.
• Lou Merloni states Cam Newton is ‘not fixable,’ and he would rather watch Jarrett Stidham. /That’s helpful.
• Locked On Patriots podcast: Mike D’Abate and Steve Balestrieri discuss Cam Newton’s fit within the Pats offensive scheme, the loss of Brandon Copeland, the return of David Andrews and whether the Pats would trading Stephon Gilmore. (38 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Matthew Slater disappointed in Patriots’ “attitude and effort” vs. 49ers.
• Jeff Kerr (CBS Sports) Bill Belichick noticed one big improvement in Josh Allen from last season. Allen has improved his completion percentage by nearly 10%.
• Cody Benjamin (CBS Sports) 2020 NFL trade deadline: 75 potential targets, available players, position-by-position breakdown.
• Andrew Brandt (SI) Business of Football: Buccaneers hope Antonio Brown has changed; Le’Veon Bell lands with Chiefs.
• Marc Sessler (NFL.com) NFL Hot or Not: Tom Brady ageless ... NFC East hopeless?
• Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger are about to become the most-sacked quarterbacks ever: How they got here, and who’s next.
• David Carr (NFL.com) Week 8 Offensive Player Rankings: Top five QBs under 25 I’d build around.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Russell Wilson still favorite for MVP.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) NFL moves Bengals-Steelers game in Week 10 to 4:25 p.m. ET.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) NFL, NFLPA: 19 positive COVID-19 tests between October 18-24.
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk0 2021 Shrine Bowl cancelled due to COVID-19 challenges.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) NFL Week 8 picks: Steelers stun Ravens in AFC North showdown, Patriots shock Bills in Buffalo 20-17.
• Pete Prisco (CBS Sports) NFL Week 8 picks: Struggles continue for Patriots. Bills win 28-20.