FOXBOROUGH -- Good news for the Patriots, as veteran defensive back Devin McCourty was back on the field at the start of Wednesday's practice. McCourty, who sustained a head injury near the end of the regular-season finale against the Jets, did not practice at all during the bye week. But he was back on the field Wednesday afternoon. In addition, Cordarrelle Patterson -- who sustained a knee injury neat the end of a win over the Bills late last month and missed the Jets game -- was also on the field.
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— Christopher Price (@cpriceNFL) January 9, 2019
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Here are a few of the highlights from Wednesday’s Q&A with Belichick:
What are your thoughts on how Philip Rivers has played this year?
You played Rivers a bunch early in his career. What has his evolution been like from then to now?
Towards the end of the regular season, how has their run defense held up despite the lighter front?
Other than the obvious physical traits, what makes Melvin Gordon so special?
How do they use Antonio Gates? Obviously, he’s getting less snaps.
He doesn’t look particularly fast. What allows him to get open?
More updates throughout the afternoon...