 Tom Brady so far this season has relied heavily on Julian Edelman. (USA TODAY Images) |
BOSTON GLOBE:
Patriots coaches seek better balance on offense - Michael Whitmer: Whitmer files his notebook this morning and leads off with the fact that the Patriots coaching staff is focused on making sure they're more balanced offensively moving forward.
Patriots piling up penalties at alarming rate - Michael Whitmer: Whitmer looks at the number of penalties the Patriots have had over the first two games, which is an unusual staff for the normally disciplined group.
BOSTON HERALD:
Patriots offense has work to do - Karen Guregian: Guregian has an article on the offense, which so far has been miserable on third down.
Patriots Notebook: Not too bad for rookie - Karen Guregian: Guregian files her notebook this morning, which leads off with Matt Patricia's impressions of rookie quarterback Derek Carr.
BOSTON.COM:
Patriots Take 2: Improved Trench Play Lifts New England To Victory Over Vikings - Erik Frenz: Frenz has a terrific look back at the game in his film review piece, including some breakdowns of some key situations in the game.
ESPN BOSTON:
Catching up with former Patriots, Week 2 - Mike Reiss: Reiss goes through and looks at some former Patriots and how they've performed so far this season.
Following up on Patriots' offensive line - Mike Reiss: Reiss goes down the list of offensive linemen and also breaks down the number of snaps they've played.
Patriots lose Quarles off practice squad - Mike Reiss: Riess has a note on the fact the Patriots lost Kelcy Quarles after the defensive lineman was signed by the Colts to their active roster.
Patriots add three to practice squad - Lee Schechter: Schechter has a note on the fact New England added some new additions to their practice squad, including bringing back Darius Fleming.
Leftovers from the Gillette - Lee Schechter: Schechter has some quotes on a variety of topics, including Bill Belichick's praise for Nate Ebner, who has seen the former Ohio State's confidence grow over the past couple of seasons.
Patriots' coaches want balance on offense - Lee Schechter: Schechter has an article on the fact the Josh McDaniles and Bill Belichick want to continue making sure the team has more balance offensively.
Belichick: No idea how policy impacts bans - Lee Schechter: Schechter has an article with comments from Belichick on the league's impending new drug policy, eith Belichick telling the media he doesn't have 'any idea' of how it will affect current suspended players Brandon Browner of Brian Tyms.
Weekly Mail is Delivered - Mike Reiss: Reiss answers questions in his weekly mailbag, including addressing concerns over Tom Brady's reliance on Julian Edelman.
WEEI:
Why Bill Belichick is not taking 0-2 Raiders lightly - Mike Petraglia: Petraglia looks at the Raiders, who have a fair amount of talent on the defensive side of the football.
NESN:
Jerod Mayo, Sealver Siliga Stand Out In Patriots-Vikings Flim Review - Doug Kyed: Kyed does his weekly film review, and he goes down the list of positions with his comments.
LOWELL SUN:
Amendola experiment a big failure - Barry Scanlon: Scanlon has an article condemning Amendola, who he feels has played the part of "the invisible man" so far this season.
WORCESTER TELEGRAM:
Brady plays favorites with receivers - Rich Garven: Garven has an article on the fact the receiving numbers are skewed and looks at the numbers favoring Julian Edelman.
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