New England Patriots links 9/10/21 - Teammates plan to offer big Mac support on every level

TEAM TALK

• Patriots-Dolphins Thursday Injury Report.
• Mike Dussault’s Notebook: Harris carries on as opener approaches.
• Paul Perillo posts the Patriots Unfiltered’s 2021 Patriots’ season predictions.
• Kraft Family unveils 9/11 memorial garden at Patriot Place. (1 min. video)
• What they’re saying: Miami Dolphins.
• Press Conferences: Jakobi Meyers - Adrian Phillips - Brandon Bolden - Damien Harris - Dont’a Hightower - Matt Judon.
• Belestrator: Dolphins playmakers. (3.32 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered 9/9: NFL Week 1 Picks, Dolphins preview and injury updates. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Evan Lazar’s Patriots Game Plan: How the Pats and QB Mac Jones defeat the Dolphins’ zero blitzes.
• Kevin Tame (PatriotMaven) AFC East showdown: Why the Patriots should be concerned about the Dolphins. It’s a new era in Miami, are they finally for real?
• Murph (E2G) My Monster Keys to Patriots vs. Dolphins. 1. Nickels - Dimes and Quarters converge is the currency of the day. I want Tua Tagovailoa confused confuddled and in a fetal position by halftime. ... More.
• Thomas Basilos (PatsBuzz) Five things to watch for in the season opener. 2. Who starts at the second outside corner spot opposite J.C. Jackson?
• Karen Guregian writes that Mac Jones’ survival largely rests in the hands of the offensive line.
• Karen Guregian explains how Mac Jones’ teammates plan to ease the burden on their rookie QB.
• Phil Perry asserts Mac Jones has a built-in advantage over ex-Alabama mate Tua Tagovailoa.
• Zack Cox lays out why Mac Jones is well-positioned to avoid rookie struggles.
• Andy Hart says Mac Jones will lead the Patriots into their most hopeful opening day in 30 years. /Wut?
• Andrew Callahan believes the Pats’ reloaded front seven should feast against the Dolphins. Miami may be the worst offensive line they’ll face all season.
• Zack Cox highlights how former Ravens edge rusher Matt Judon has seamlessly integrated into the Patriots’ defense and locker room.
• Andrew Callahan observes Jalen Mills was one of three Patriots who were limited in Wednesday’s practice, putting the secondary in trouble for Sunday.
• Matthew Geagan focuses on the Pats’ filling the Gilmore void at corner.
• Matt Dolloff projects the Patriots’ offensive and defensive lineups for 2021.
• Matt Vautour gives us his Patriots 2021 predictions.
• NBC Sports Boston staff makes their predictions for the 2021 NFL season.
• Sean T. McGuire highlights Jakobi Meyers on what’s different for him in Year 3, ‘I feel like I’m in a good spot and I’m exactly where I want to be.’
• Ryan Hannable says Bill Belichick revealed one of Brian Flores’ secrets during his Wednesday press conference.
• Mike D’Abate (PatriotMaven) Patriot Maven Notebook: Good news on Gilmore? Judon fitting in and More.
• Matt Dolloff’s Patriots Notebook: Top offseason upgrades ready to take flight.
• Zack Cox addresses his Friday Patriots Mailbag: How injuries could impact Pats’ Week 1 approach; Plus: Expectations for Damien Harris in Year 3.
• Andy Hart goes out on a limb to note history says winning Week 1 is key for the Patriots and all NFL teams.
• Michael Hurley says it would appear as though Tom Brady is still good at football. Eventually, one day, he’ll stop doing this. He’ll stop being good. That day has not yet arrived.
• Michael Hurley notes the first taunting penalty of 2021 was ridiculous — And even the official seemed to agree.
• Dakota Randall gives us our first glimpse at Julian Edelman working as an analyst on “Inside the NFL.”
• Patriots Fourth and Two podcast: Patriots season and opening game preview show. (65 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Marcel Louis-Jacques (ESPN) Why Brian Flores, Miami Dolphins are not underestimating Patriots’ Mac Jones.
• Jordon Cohn (Audacy Sports) NFL Week 1 rookie debuts since 2000.
• Staff (The Ringer) The 17-game season: Will every NFL record be broken?
• William Ricks (ESPN) Dominant Digits: The 10 most popular jersey numbers among current NFL players.
• Will Brinson (CBS Sports) 2021 NFL Week 1 picks, odds. Pats win 24-13.
• Gregg Rosenthal (NFL.com) Week 1 NFL game picks: Chiefs top Browns; Patriots start 1-0.
• Staff (ESPN) NFL Week 1 game picks, schedule guide, fantasy football tips, odds, injuries and more.