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When their careers are over https://www.patriotsfanstore.com/Jason-Mccourty-Jersey , many pro football players decide to go into broadcasting (think: Rodney Harrison, Tedy Bruschi, Scott Zolak) or coaching (think: Mike Vrabel, Wes Welker, Kliff Kingsbury) — occupations still closely linked to the sport. Dan Koppen opted to go in another direction: the former New England Patriots center will open a brewery in East Greenwich Kyle Van Noy Color Rush Jersey , Rhode Island.The LineSider Brewing Company and its tasting room with a capacity of 100 people are owned and operated by Koppen and business partner Jeremy Ruff. Today — November 23 —at noon, it will open its doors to the public and have up to 14 different beers available on tap. On a floor space of over 4,200 square feet, the brewery will be capable of producing up to 1,000 barrels of beer annually.Koppen Chris Hogan Jersey , who played for the Patriots from 2003 until 2011 (he retired from the NFL two seasons after leaving New England) and helped the team win two Super Bowls, is not the first ex-Patriot to go into the production of alcohol as a second career: long-time starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe founded the Doubleback Winery in Walla Walla, Washington in 2007. TEAM TALKPatriots-Vikings Wednesday Injury Report.Patriots and WBZ-TV hosting Holiday Toy Drive prior to Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.Press Conference transcripts: Bill Belichick - James White - Rob Gronkowski.Press Pass: Players talk about the upcoming game against an unfamiliar foe. (1 min. video)Belichick Breakdown: Top plays against the Jets. (9.26 min. video)Interview: Jimmy Johnson discusses the Patriots and his relationship with Bill Belichick. (3.17 min. video)LOCAL LINKSMichael Hurley has a terrific answer to the question of why Tom Brady’s touchdown numbers are down: He may simply be playing selfless football. /That’s cheating!Ryan Hannable calls Sunday vs. the Vikings a statement game for the Pats.Andrew Mahoney takes a closer look at the Week 13 matchup vs. the Minnesota Vikings.Evan Lazar writes how the Patriots’ play-action passing attack could be key to beating Vikings defense.Phil Perry wonders if the Patriots will still choose to run the ball against one of the league’s best run defenses. Karen Guregian is concerned about the Patriots’ lack of efficiency in the red area.David Latham (LastWordOnSports) How to improve New England’s red zone offense.Andrew Callahan says no coach has given Tom Brady more consistent trouble than Vikings’ Mike Zimmer.Andrew Callahan reports Rob Gronkowski is ready for an All-Pro showdown with Vikings safety Harrison Smith.Doug Kyed explains how Sony Michel is reacting to the increase in explosive plays in the offense.Ryan Hannable finds Sony Michel’s increased confidence is leading to bigger plays.Kevin Duffy doesn’t see an easy solution for the Patriots to defend against Adam Thielen.Nick O’Malley explains why Vikings WR Adam Thielen is so hard to cover: ‘6-3 corners don’t grow on trees.’John Zannis and Evan Lazar discuss how for the Pats’ defense it’s ‘pick your poison’ with Vikings receivers Thielen and Diggs. (6.11 min. video)Doug Kyed suggests the Patriots should see what they have in their rookie cornerbacks before the playoffs.Zack Cox notes Rex Burkhead impressed Bill Belichick with his approach to coming back from IR.Doug Kyed gives us an injury update: Tom Brady still limited Rob Gronkowski fully healthy.Ryan Hannable offers a practice update, noting Dwayne Allen as the only player missing.Kevin Duffy notes that rarely does Bill Belichick praise an opposing coach the way he has praised Mike Zimmer this week.Devon Clements (PatriotsWire) Report: Tom Brady plans to wear his old helmet for the foreseeable future.Luke O’Brien (FullPressCoverage) Brady vs. Rodgers: Still dare to compare?Chad Finn points out how Rex Ryan got it all wrong about this year’s Patriots, when he said this could be the worst team of the Tom Brady era. Russ Goldman (PatsFans) Patriots Fourth and Two Podcast: We are on to Minnesota. (53.22 min.)NATIONAL NEWSAlbert Breer (SI) Game Plan: Last roundup for the Patriots?Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: 3. The Pats’ remarkable consistency.Terez Paylor (Yahoo! Sports) 5 Things I enjoyed: 2. The return of Rob Gronkowski Stephon Gilmore Color Rush Jersey , and Jamal Adams being a boss.Lorenzo Reyes (USA Today) NFL Week 13 questions: Will the Patriots stick to ground and pound?Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady is limited again with a knee injury.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Adam Thielen limited in practice; Stefon Diggs sits.Jason La Canfora (CBS Sports) Jaguars, Falcons and Packers were all preseason favorites; here’s how it went horribly wrong.Jeremy Bergman (NFL.com) AFC Playoff Picture: Texans poised to nab a bye? Who’s No. 6?Maurice Moton (Bleacher Report) Each NFL team’s most boneheaded decision this year. Patriots: Leaving a question mark at cornerback. /???Jonathan Jones (SI) Morning Huddle: Reuben Foster’s situation shows how the NFL Commissioner’s Exempt List is being misused.Andrew Brandt (SI) Business of Football: Analyzing the shift from player agent to team exec.VIEW FROM MINNESOTAChris Tomasson (TwinCities) Bill Parcells proteges face off: Mike Zimmer’s Vikings vs. Bill Belichick’s Patriots.Ben Goessling (Star Tribune) New England’s master behind the mystique.Staff (Star Tribune) Tom Brady: The stats behind the mystique.Andrew Krammer (Star Tribune) As he faces Vikings, Tom Brady can pass Brett Favre on career TD list.Dane Mizutani (TwinCities) Vikings’ Zimmer: Patriots using Cordarrelle Patterson ‘way better than we did.’Mark Craig (Star Tribune) Patriots using ex-Viking Cordarrelle Patterson in run game.Tom Baker (Star Tribune) Road trip to New England is Vikings’ toughest test yet.Bob Sansevere (TwinCities) For Vikings’ Mike Zimmer, winning cures what ails him.Dane Mizutani (TwinCities) Play-makers will ‘take advantage’ if given ‘a little daylight.’Chris Tomasson (TwinCities) For Vikings’ Sheldon Richardson, sacks are money in the bank.Sid Hartman (Star Tribune) Vikings assistant Andre Patterson says Everson Griffen hasn’t lost a step.