The postseason bye was clearly necessary, as the Patriots are suffering from a number of injuries. Left guard Logan Mankins (ankle), wide receiver Aaron Dobson (foot), cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (knee, shoulder) and wide receiver Josh Boyce (ankle) all missed today's practice. It's their most injury-related practice absences since Thursday of Week 13 and just the third time they've had at least four injury-related absences all season. Source: Continue reading...