First Down Morning Links

Pats:

Looking ahead to Sunday’s Pats-Saints matchup, here’s what Sean Payton sees in your current Patriots squad:

http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports/newengland/football/patriots/2013/10/09/sean-payton-says-bill-belichick-is-someone-certainly-i-look-up-to/

Bills:

In case you didn’t see Jarius Byrd’s most recent Q&A, here’s the transcript.  It looks like he could be very close to a return:

http://blogs.buffalonews.com/press-coverage/2013/10/jairus-byrd-says-hes-ready-his-transcript-today.html

Jets:

Here’s a nice breakdown of what the Jets have ahead for Geno Smith from our friends at Gang Green Nation:

http://www.ganggreennation.com/2013/10/10/4823092/the-jets-geno-smith-and-the-challenge-ahead

Fins:

Here’s a nice weekly piece with grades on the Fins’ 2013 rookie class:

http://www.thephinsider.com/2013/10/9/4820024/dolphins-rookie-report-card-week-5

Extra Points:

– The NY Giants are 0-5, but only 2 games back (to Philidelphia).  A win tonight against the Bears could put them back in the hunt.  Amazing.

– The KC Chiefs are 5-0, but they share space with Denver.  Either team could end up being one of the best teams relegated to WC status, or worse, missing the playoffs altogether.

– Detroit, Chicago, and Green Bay.  That’s shaping up to be a dogfight.

– Atlanta.  Wow!  A year removed from being considered a favorite, they’re facing 3rd in their division with heavy blows on their offense.  Ouch.

 

Written by WOM