‘”Look, I’m sure it will be a very competitive game, like it always is against Buffalo,” Belichick said. “The Bills have played great football all year long. Coach McDermott has done a great job with the team. They’re very disciplined. They’re tough. They’re physical. They’re very competitive in every phase of the game. There are no downs off, no plays off. We’ll need to play a good 60-minute game.”‘
Archives for December 21, 2017
Bills say they are no longer looking for revenge on Rob Gronkowski
‘“Look, I’m sure it will be a very competitive game, like it always is against Buffalo,” Belichick said. “The Bills have played great football all year long. Coach McDermott has done a great job with the team. They’re very disciplined. They’re tough. They’re physical. They’re very competitive in every phase of the game. There are no downs off, no plays off. We’ll need to play a good 60-minute game.”’
Thursday’s New England Coverage
Patriot players not eager to jump into Alex Guerrero fray (Boston Globe)
Tre’Davious White downplays his comments about Rob Gronkowski (Boston Globe)
Patriots’ Kenny Britt enjoying his new surroundings (Boston Globe)
For precocious Bills rookie Tre’Davious White focus is on getting even with Patriots, not Rob Gronkowski (Boston Herald)
With ‘bigger goals’ on mind, Patriots aren’t concerned with Pro Bowl snubs (Boston Herald)
Guregian: Flaws remain on this Patriots team that need to be fixed (Boston Herald)
Patriots notebook: Kenny Britt appreciates his acceptance by his new team (Boston Herald)
James Develin, Matthew Slater reflect on pride of being among New England Patriots selected to Pro Bowl (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots are first team to try Kenny Britt at multiple WR spots (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots injury report: James White, Brandon Bolden added as limited participants (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots injury news: Alan Branch won’t need surgery on meniscus injury, will ‘miss a few weeks’ (report) (Springfield Republican)
Rex Burkhead injury news: New England Patriots RB misses Wednesday practice (Springfield Republican)
Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots TE, named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 15 (Springfield Republican)
Sean McDermott: Discussing Rob Gronkowski, Tre’Davious White incident is ‘a waste of time’ (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick on working relationship with Tom Brady: ‘Every year is different’ (Springfield Republican)
Belichick sees some Lawrence Taylor in Gronk (Providence Journal)
Bills say they are no longer looking for revenge on Rob Gronkowski (Providence Journal)
Patriots Journal: Britt says Patriots have blown away expectations (Providence Journal)
Alan Branch and Rex Burkhead missing from Patriots practice (Providence Journal)
Rob Gronkowski named AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Providence Journal)
Patriots: Develin followed long and winding road to the Pro Bowl (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots notebook: Gronkowski honored for performance in Pittsburgh (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots: FB James Develin’s unlikely path leads to Pro Bowl (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)
Patriots notes: Brandin Cooks miffed by AFC Pro Bowl selections (Worcester Telegram and Gazette)
Long football road brings Patriots’ Develin to Pro Bowl (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Patriots notebook: Gronk gets player of the week award (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Patriots hope to be better in quick turnaround vs. Bills (The Sports Xchange)
Bill Belichick has reportedly banned Brady’s trainer from the Patriots’ plane, sideline (CBS Sports)
Bill Belichick Breaks Down Film Of Patriots’ Interception On Fake Spike (NESN)
James Develin’s Hard Work Pays Off With First Career Pro Bowl Selection (NESN)
Patriots Have Exceeded Kenny Britt’s Expectations In Short Time With Team (NESN)
Mark Wahlberg Reveals Real Reason Why He Left Super Bowl LI Early (NESN)
Patriots Notes: Matthew Slater ‘Blown Away’ By Record-Tying Seventh Pro Bowl Nod (NESN)
Mike Golic Has Interesting Take On Bill Belichick-Alex Guerrero Rift (NESN)
Brandin Cooks Has ‘Bigger Goals’ Than Pro Bowl, Despite Cryptic Tweet (NESN)
Patriots Injury Report: Tom Brady’s Achilles Healthy; James White Added (NESN)
Why Skip Bayless Believes Pro Bowl Picks Just Secured Tom Brady’s MVP (NESN)
Why Colin Cowherd Believes Bill Belichick Is ‘Putting Tom Brady In His Place’ (NESN)
Why Stephen A. Smith Believes Patriots Made Mistake With Tom Brady’s Trainer (NESN)
Why Cris Carter Believes Patriots Are ‘Average’ If Tom Brady Isn’t Great (NESN)
These Patriots Pro Bowlers Get Lawrence Taylor Treatment, Bill Belichick Says (NESN)
NFL Rumors: Patriots’ Alan Branch Likely Out ‘A Few Weeks’ With Meniscus Injury (NESN)
Bills Focused On Beating Patriots, Not Exacting Revenge On Rob Gronkowski (NESN)
How Bill Belichick Addressed Questions About Tom Brady, Alex Guerrero (NESN)
Rob Gronkowski Earns AFC Offensive Player Of The Week After Torching Steelers (NESN)
Patriots’ Secondary Could Dictate Team’s Overall Success In 2017 Season (NESN)
Bills have plenty to play for besides revenge (NBC Sports Boston)
Cooks shoots down idea of emoji-Pro Bowl connection (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots-Bills practice report: Brady off the list (NBC Sports Boston)
All about adaptability: Belichick on Gronkowski, Slater, Taylor similarities (NBC Sports Boston)
Burkhead, Branch missing from Patriots practice (NBC Sports Boston)
Devin McCourty acknowledges he has gone to Alex Guerrero, but ‘rest of that is above my pay grade’ (WEEI-FM)
James Develin, Matthew Slater react to being named to Pro Bowl (WEEI-FM)
Brandin Cooks brushes off notion he was upset at not making Pro Bowl (WEEI-FM)
James White (ankle) among 8 Patriots limited Wednesday (WEEI-FM)
Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson on Not Sunday podcast shares how his Tom Brady is not a top-5 QB take has changed (WEEI-FM)
How Bill Belichick answered questions about Alex Guerrero on Wednesday (WEEI-FM)
Tomase: Why this Tom Brady-Bill Belichick-Alex Guerrero story really matters to the Patriots now and later (WEEI-FM)
Alan Branch misses practice, reportedly has meniscus issue and will miss few weeks (WEEI-FM)
Rob Gronkowski wins AFC Offensive Player of the Week (WEEI-FM)
Reimer: Easy to see why Bill Belichick would want to restrict Alex Guerrero’s access to Patriots (WEEI-FM)
Tom Brady’s Stats Trending Downward, And Turnaround Shouldn’t Be Expected Vs. Bills (WBZ-FM)
Patriots Opponent Profile: Late-Season Game Against Bills Is Meaningful For Both Teams (WBZ-FM)
Rob Gronkowski Named AFC Offensive Player Of The Week (WBZ-FM)
Tackling Tech: Big Yearend Change for NFL Fans & Beyond (Patriots.com)
Patriots Wrap Up: Pro Bowlers appreciate recognition (Patriots.com)
Kurt Warner’s son calls Brady the GOAT (Patriots.com)
2017 NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 16 (Patriots.com)
Patriots – Bills Injury Report: Week 16 (Patriots.com)
Patriots carol the night away at Boston Children’s Hospital (Patriots.com)
Malcolm Butler among Emmanuel Sanders top 5 cornerbacks (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Devin McCourty Press Conference 12/20 (Patriots.com)
Presser Points: Belichick – ‘We’ll get their best shot’ (Patriots.com)
7 Fun facts from Adam Butler’s Pats Chat (Patriots.com)
Rob Gronkowski named AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/20 (Patriots.com)
Game Preview: Bills at Patriots (Patriots.com)
White focused on Bills beating Patriots, not Gronkowski hit
‘”Yeah, I can forgive and forget,” he added. “I got over it. And I’m passed it.”‘
Bills once again go against Patriots
‘”They’re defending world champions, so we’ve got a lot of work to do,” McDermott said. “We’ve got to make sure we make proper adjustments in the game.”‘
Bills, clinging to playoff hopes, visit Patriots
‘”In my experience of being around the playoffs like I’ve been, the important thing is to stay focused on ourselves,” said McDermott, who formerly worked in Philadelphia and Carolina. “It’s fun to be in those conversations. That’s a credit to our guys and how hard they’ve worked. They’ve earned that, so I want them to enjoy that part, too. That said, making sure we’re focused on the task at hand.”‘
McDermott: ‘There are no moral victories’
‘“We lost the game,” he told reporters Wednesday afternoon, referring back to that 23-3 Patriots’ victory in Orchard Park. “It’s about winning and losing. It’s about winning football games, that’s what we’re here to do. We’re not here for moral victories.”’
Bills prepare for Pats with playoffs in their sights
‘McDermott, who came from the Carolina Panthers organization, was asked about the situation with the team and owner Jerry Richardson, who has announced plans to sell the team after allegations of workplace misconduct. He said, “I’m aware of the situation and those allegations and it’s unfortunate, very unfortunate, and I wish the best really for everyone involved. That’s how I really feel about it.”’
LeSean McCoy hosts “Christmas for Kids Celebration”
‘“It means a lot to them, but it means a lot more to me just to see the excitement of the kids,” McCoy said. “I’ve been in their shoes before. I’ve been a fan of different athletes. I want to be the right role model.”’
Gronk hit no longer troubles White
‘White said he has not received an apology from Gronkowski and he doesn’t expect to get one. He’s not going to change anything about the way he plays. The best thing he can do this week is get a win.”‘
Tre’Davious White’s relentless drive makes Defensive Rookie of the Year possible
‘“Me and Marshon text almost every day,” said White. “We worked out at EXOS together all offseason. He’s a guy I talked to a lot. He texted me before they played the Falcons and he was asking me what I thought about Julio (Jones) and any notes I had on him from when we played him in Week 4. We talk about that and life outside of football. He’s one of the guys that I’m close to.”’
Quick Hits: Benjamin, Gaines won’t practice
‘Benjamin has been held out or limited in Wednesday practices since aggravating the torn meniscus in his knee against the Colts in Week 14. Head coach Sean McDermott was quick to praise the intestinal fortitude of his big receiver.’
Top 7 storylines for Bills-Patriots in Foxboro
‘It was only three weeks ago, so the Bills shouldn’t have to spend too much time reviewing the video of New England’s 23-3 win in Orchard Park earlier this year. Buffalo held the Patriots to nine points in the first half, but the third quarter was another story.’
Bills Today: Only revenge Tre’Davious White wants is on the scoreboard
‘“I didn’t see the Thomas Davis hit, but I’ve been getting a lot of tweets about it. How he got two games and Gronk got one,” said White. “It doesn’t come down to what I think or anybody else thinks. The league has a strict policy on how they handle things like that and they felt one was more severe than the other.”’