The Patriots’ First Shot

Good morning! The First Shot provides you with a healthy helping of links to the top Patriots-related stories around the internet to get your day started. Enjoy your breakfast, your coffee, put off your work (just keep an eye out for the boss), and get your early morning football fix. The links begin after the jump…

• Tom Brady has been nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Year, but needs your support to win.
• Check out these points from Comcast SportsNet’s Patriots Playoff Preview event.
• The Patriots are seeing some players coming back from injuries after a bye week.
• The Patriots announced their 2012 season ticket prices, and 16% will see their prices increase.
• The Broncos aren’t concerned about Josh McDaniels joining the Patriots’ coaching staff.
• Vince Wilfork said yesterday that Tim Tebow is a “tough guy to prepare for,” while Devin McCourty warns about Denver’s deep ball.
• Check out some comments from Tim Tebow’s conference call yesterday.
• It’s essential for the Patriots to keep Tom Brady clean Saturday against Denver.