Very interesting tale quality meds delivery On paper, the Patriots look vulnerable. Brady will be without Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski (offseason back surgery) and versatile running back Shane Vereen, who broke a bone in his wrist in the season opener that landed him on the injured reserve list on Tuesday. Wide receiver Danny Amendola, who has emerged as Brady’s new go-to guy amid the Patriots’ off-season personnel overhaul, isn’t expected to play due to a groin injury.