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Friday's New England Patriots Links 12/27 - Bills 0-for-Gillette Coming Into Sunday's Game

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December 27, 2013  · 9:37 am | 3 min read | @IanLogue
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Here's a list of this morning's top stories:

BOSTON GLOBE:

Patriots' point of emphasis: Takeaways - Michael Whitmer - Whitmer files his notebook this morning which lead off with the impact the turnovers they made last week, with the first two resulting in 10 points.

A superlative year in Boston sports media - Chad Finn - Finn has his first edition of superlatives and gives his list of awards along with news about the latest ratings.

Stevan Ridley stays positive between ups, downs - Shalise Manza Young - Manza Young has quotes from Stevan Ridley, who blames himself for his benching this season.

Rob Ninkovich limited in practice with ankle injury - Michael Whitmer - Whitmer writes that Ninkovich's name appeared on the team's injury report yesterday, and has the full practice report.

Patriots release cornerback Marquice Cole - Shalise Manza Young - Manza Young writes that Cole's name appeared on the NFL transaction wire yesterday, marking the fourth time he's been let go this season.

BOSTON HERALD:

Tough task of replacing Devin McCourty - Mark Daniels - Daniels has an article on McCourty, who he writes despite career lows statistically, the numbers don't tell the whole story.

Pats resolved to take time off - Jim Lazar - Lazar writes that should the Patriots get a bye, it will be just what they needed.

Chatham: Bills' D-line big challenge for Pats - Matt Chatham - Chatham files his weekly report and writes that the outcome of individual match-ups between the Patriots offensive linemen and opposing defensive linemen will go a long way toward writing the final chapters of the 2013 season.

Stevan Ridley keeping his fumbling ways in his hands - Jeff Howe - Howe writes that the benching of Ridley in Houston forced him to heightened his awareness of the situation.

ESPN BOSTON:

Groupings: TE & FB show their value - Mike Reiss - Reiss looks at the personnel groupings with the tight end and fullback, and takes a deeper look into how Josh McDaniels is attempting to attack the opposition.

Editorial: New England Patriots stand tall through thick and thin - After a difficult season, the Republican has an editorial and feels these next few weeks should be an absolute joy.

Highlighting Patriots-Bills connections - Field Yates - Yates has his weekly look at the connections between these two teams, including a couple of former Bills who have established a role for themselves here.

CSNNE:

Harmon Growing Up Fast in Patriots' Defense - Phil Perry - Perry has a good article on Duron Harmon, who has been forced into spot duty but has responded.

PATRIOT LEDGER:

Patriots' Ridley says he isn't looking back - Glen Farley - After fumbling the football away in three straight games,  Farley writes that the sophomore jinks seems to have arrived one year late for Ridley.

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Bills have gone 0-for-Gillette - Glen Farley - Farley files his notebook this morning, which leads off with the fact Buffalo has never beaten the Patriots at Gillette Stadium, with their last win in Foxboro coming back on Nov. 5, 2000.

WORCESTER TELEGRAM:

Patriots reward Worcester Tech with tickets - Jennifer Toland - Toland writes that Patriots owner Robert Kraft sent tickets to the players and coaches of Worcester Tech high school, which was done because several members of the team are working on a new footbridge in Elm Park that will be named after his late wife, Myra, who grew up in Worcester.

Patriots Journal: Injuries leave safety position up in the air - Paul Kenyon - Kenyon writes that every week, it seems the focus with the Patriots defense shifts because of another injury and this week it is the safety position.

This is an archived article originally published on December 27, 2013. Content reflects the editorial context of its original publication date.

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