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, and get your early morning football fix as you start gearing up for Super Bowl XLVI. The links begin after the jump…

• The Patriots have witnessed some vintage Bill Belichick this week.
• Check out my Super Bowl Preview discussion with Joe Tufaro from GMEN HQ.
• Rob Gronkowski, as well as 10 other Patriots, are questionable for the Super Bowl tomorrow.
• The Bill Belichick/Tom Brady combination gives the Pats the edge.
• NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi provides 10 things to consider before Super Bowl XLVI.
• Jerod Mayo is a steady force and a natural leader for the Patriots’ defense.
• Click HERE for a roundup of how ESPN’s analysts see Sunday’s Patriots-Giants Super Bowl playing out., and click HERE for a collection of Super Bowl picks from Boston athletes.
• Rex Ryan had some nice things to say about Belichick and Brady.