TEAM TALK
- Erik Scalavino tells us what happened Monday at Gillette: Fresh from his first practice, Akiem Hicks says he's 'looking forward' to life as a Patriot.
LOCAL LINKS
- Christopher Price tells us 5 things we need to know about the Cowboys: Dallas struggling with injuries.
- Jeff Howe looks at the Patriots' big to-do list coming off the bye: Keep the pedal to the metal.
- Rich Garven gives us some of Akiem Hicks' well-traveled background, and how he brings more experience to the Patriots' D-line.