FOXBOROUGH -- It's not exactly a Winter Wonderland, but there was some snow at the start of Patriots' practice on Thursday, giving things a seasonal feel, at least for a few minutes. (The temperatures were also in the low 30s -- not exactly Chargers' weather.) For the second consecutive day, New England had perfect attendance -- Devin McCourty and Dwayne Allen were both on the field as things got underway.
Perfect attendance. Cold and snowy at practice this afternoon. #Patriots @BostonSportsBSJ pic.twitter.com/5uo0aNnEnn
— Christopher Price (@cpriceNFL) January 10, 2019
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DAVID ANDREWS
How much does playoff experience help players versus somebody who has never been there before?
Do you notice anything different in Tom Brady when it comes to the playoffs? Does he step it up or change at all?
You were talking about the substitution defenses from the last time you played the Chargers. From the offensive line’s standpoint, what’s the key to combatting that? Is it knowing what’s out there when you break the huddle?
How does their defensive line, especially with Brandon Mebane coming back and their edge rushers, allow them to go light on the back end of the defense?
ROB GRONKOWSKI
Based on some of the discussion this year at the point you’re at in your career, what’s your mindset with this game and where you go from here after that?
Do you remember your first playoff game here in 2010?
What do you remember about that game? The atmosphere, your feeling, the emotion?
How do you feel you’ve dealt with your limitations from the injuries you’ve had this year?
Is it tough, though, to walk back to the huddle thinking you could have caught a pass if it wasn’t for your ankle?
DEVIN McCOURTY
How do you feel physically now?
Do you expect to play Sunday?
What are your thoughts on Philip Rivers and the problems he poses?
Did you give (your brother) any advice about playing in the playoffs
Q: What do you remember from your first playoff game back in 2010
Do you appreciate these moments more now that you’re in your ninth season?