WR Keron Henry(1) catches the ball during drills in the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Garrett Mills(45) saw some action today during the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Tom Brady(12) talks with Corey Dillon(28) and Kevin Faulk(33) during the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

The ball is just out of the reach of Willie Andrews(38) and Keron Henry(1) during the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

QB Matt Cassel(16) continues to improve his quarterback skills, especially here during drills in the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Eddie Berlin(81) during the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Coach Bill Belichick watches his players during the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Falling to the ground, WR Keron Henry(1) keeps the ball hugged to his chest during the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

LB Eric Alexander (49) sprints down the field with the ball during the afternoon practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

New England Patriots quarterbacks Tom Brady (12), Matt Cassel(16), center, and Corey Bramlet(10), right, are seen together during the team's summer football camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Chitose Suzuki

Benjamin Watson(84) takes a knee on the sidelines while watching drills during morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

After kicker Stephen Gostkowski(3) faked a kick, punter John Miller(8) picked up the ball and threw it down the field during the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft talks with QB Tom Brady(12) during the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Running back Laurence Maroney(39) runs after catching a pass during the morning practice on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Chad Brown(98) takes the field during the morning practice on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Monty Beisel(52) matches up with running back Heath Evans(44) during a blocking drill on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick instructs linebacker and special teams ace Larry Izzo(53) during the morning practice on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Special Teams drills during morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Matt Shelton(18) during morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Laurence Maroney(39) during morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Artrell Hawkins(25) tackles Reche Caldwell(87) during tackling drills where both players begin the drills laying on their backs during morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Kicker Martin Gramatica(7) kicks a field goal while Josh Miller(8) holds the ball in place during morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

RB Kevin Faulk(33) nearly makes the catch during morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

CB Artrell Hawkins(25) gives an interview after morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Coach Dante Scarnecchia takes a run across the field after morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Ellis Hobbs(27) and Tully Banta-Cain(95) engage in sideline discussion during drills in the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rodney Harrison(37) warms up while Tom Brady(12) practices his throws behind him during the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

The team prepares to block a field goal during the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

During a special teams drill, the ball ended up in Don Davis's(51) hands and he ended up in the endzone. Morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Bam Childress(13) works hard during the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

QB Matt Cassel(16) during the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Richard Seymour(93) returning to the locker room after signing for fans on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Troy Brown(80) gives an interview after the morning practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rodney Harrison(37) talks to a reporter after practice on Day 11 of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

The team huddles together after practice to discuss Day 11 practice of Training Camp. 8/9/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rich Musinski(5) during the afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Laurence Maroney(39) demonstrates why he was the first round pick draft, particularly here on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Benjamin Watson(84) still continues to drive hard as a leading tight end, especially during the afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp, making several catches. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Quarterback Matt Cassel(16) speaks to reporters after morning practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Brandon Gorin(76) stretches his legs before Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Running backs coach Ivan Fears talks with RB Corey Dillon(28) and RB Kevin Faulk(33) during Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Walter Rasby(88) and Benjamin Watson(84) run tight end drills during Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

RB Kevin Faulk(33) makes the catch in front of LB Eric Alexander(49) during Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Laurence Maroney(39) uses his running back skills to successfully keep hold of the ball and escape down the field during Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Wide Receiver Matt Shelton(18) catches the ball during a practice drill on Day 3 of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Corey Dillon(28) is just out of the reach of Monty Beisel(52) during Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Players charge the field as kicker Martin Gramatica(7) sends the ball flying down the field on Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Players attempt to block a field goal during Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Ty Warren(94) runs drills on Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/20/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie LB Corey Mays(46) gives an interview to reporters after Day 3 practice of Training Camp. 7/20/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) signs autographs after the afternoon session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday July 30, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rich Musinski(5) tries to tackle his teammate during the afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Larry Izzo(53) and Erik Davis(19) attempt to take hold of the ball, but both miss during the afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patrick Cobbs(41) makes several catches during drills in the afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Reche Caldwell(87) during the afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Although he missed a few catches during the afternoon practice, Troy Brown(80) still continues to improve in Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

QB Tom Brady(12) during the afternoon practice of Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Eddie Berlin(81) proved himself with many successful plays during afternoon practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick took some time to sign autographs after the morning practice at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Defensive lineman Johnathan Sullivan(96) breaks through the line and gets past rookie offensive guard Dan Stevenson(63) during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) drops back into coverage during a drill on day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots offensive lineman Dan Koppen(67) takes the field for a drill during the morning session on day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) makes a spectacular finger tip catch during the morning session on day 9 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots cornerback Eric Warfield(23) drops back into coverage during a special teams drill on day 3 of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins on day 3 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Corey Dillon(28) is given instructions by running backs coach Ivan Fears on day 3 of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel(50) is fended off by offensive lineman Brandon Gorin(76) on day 3 of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews(38)returns a kickoff during the evening practice session on day 3 of Training Camp. 7/30/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Troy Brown(80) hauls in a pass during the evening practice session on day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Defensive lineman Jarvis Green(97) signs autographs for fans after evening practice of Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Quarterback Matt Cassel(16) throws hard down the field during the evening practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Tom Brady signs autographs for fans after the evening practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Evening practice comes to an end as players, such as Laurence Maroney(39), Wesly Britt(65) and Stephen Neal(61) gather in a huddle on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Tackle Brandon Gorin(76) looks to the crowd after the evening practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) kicks the ball while Josh Miller(8) holds it in place during the evening practice of Day 2 of Training Camp. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Benjamin Watson(84) attempts to avoid a tackle by Artrell Hawkins(25) during the evening practice of Training Camp 2006. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rodney Harrison(37) practiced for his second day on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Jonathan Sullivan(96) carries his pads off the field after a grueling morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Richard Seymour(93) is as tough as ever during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Dan Koppen(67) displays aggression during his second practice since being removed from the PUP list on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

WR Kelvin Kight(2) during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Ellis Hobbs(27) flies through the air trying to get hold of the ball during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Daniel Graham(82) holds onto Eugene Wilson's(26) head and knocks him to the ground during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

CB Randall Gay(21) during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

As kicker Stephen Gostkowski(3) sends the ball down the field, the defense charges on during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Reche Caldwell(87) is just out of reach of the ball during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Defense tries to block a field goal during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Coach Bill Belichick instructs Jonathan Sullivan(96) during morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

QB Tom Brady(12) walks to the locker room after practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Tebucky Jones(34) blocks a kick by Josh Miller(8) during the evening practice of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Evening practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Not just one, but two rainbows appeared when rain surprised the evening practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Wide Receiver John Stone(14) slides under Eric Warfield(23) and loses the ball during the evening practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

A rainbow can be seen as the evening practice on day 2 of Training Camp gets underway. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel(22) picks off quarterback Matt Cassel(16) and returns it for a touchdown during the evening practice of day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots cornerback Chad Scott(30) is blocked by offensive lineman Gene Mruczkowski(64) during the evening practice session. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots kickers Martin Gramatica(7) and Stephen Gostkowski(3) take the field as the rain stops on day 2 of Training Camp. A rainbow can be seen above. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) fires up the crowd after a tackle on backup quarterback Todd Mortensen(6) during the evening session on day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) runs after a catch during the evening session on day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Corey Dillon(28) rumbles through the line during the evening session on day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Jeremy Mincey(58) wraps up wideout Rich Musinski(5) after a catch during the evening session on day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) hauls in a pass during the evening practice on day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots Richard Seymour(93), Vince Wilfork(75), Ty Warren(94), Dan Klecko(90), and Mike Wright(99) leave the field together in laughs after morning practice on Day 10 of Training Camp. 8/8/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

A child rides a slide at the Patriots Experience. 8/8/2006 Photo by David Silverman

In what was the news of the day, safety Rodney Harrison(37) was removed from the PUP list and made his debut at Patriots Training Camp in full pads. 8/7/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Safety Rodney Harrison(37) works on his ball handling skills during the afternoon practice on Monday, August 7 at Gillette Stadium. Photo by David Silverman

Tight end Daniel Graham(82) made his Training Camp debut on Monday and sports a red no-contact jersey. 8/7/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour(93) was officially removed from the PUP list and made his debut during Monday's afternoon practice at Gillette Stadium. Also pictured is defensive lineman Johnathan Sullivan(96). 8/7/2006 Photo by David Silverman

QB Tom Brady(12) preparing for his afternoon practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Tight ends Walter Rasby(88) and Benjamin Watson(84) run tight end drills during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Offensive linemen Nick Steitz(75), Brian Barthelmes(62), Ross Tucker(69) and Randy Hand(60) run offensive line drills during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

WR Keron Henry(1) conditions his body before practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

LS Jon Condo(46) practices long snapping during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie RB Laurence Maroney(39) running drills during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Coach Pepper Johnson instructs defensive linemen during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Quarterback Tom Brady(12) drops back to pass during a drill on day 2 of Training Camp. Also in view is backup quarterback Matt Cassel(16). 7/29/2006 Photo by Stephan Savoia

Linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) signs autographs after the morning session on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Guard Stephen Neal(61) plays with his daughter on the field after morning practice ends on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Kicker Martin Gramatica practices kicking field goals during the morning session on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Offensive linemen during morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Offensive linemen run drills during the morning session on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Quarterback Tom Brady(12) runs drills to train his precision and agility on the morning session on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie RB Laurence Maroney(39) catches the ball and runs down the field during the morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shares his words with running back Corey Dillon (28) during the morning session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday morning July 29, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

The Patriots run a drill with Matt Cassel(16) and Todd Mortensen(6) filling out scout roles as Tom Brady(12) leads the offense during the morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

New England Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork (75) works against blocking dummies during a rushing drill at the morning session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday morning July 29, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) pulls in a Tom Brady pass at the morning session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday morning July 29, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gives instructions to the linebackers as defensive captain Tedy Bruschi (54) stands behind his coach during at drill at the morning session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday morning July 29, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots linebackers Tedy Bruschi, left, and Mike Vrabel, right, work against each other during drills at the morning session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday morning July 29, 2006. The Patriots' first pre-season game is Friday, Aug. 11, 2006 in Atlanta against the Falcons. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Rookie offensive linemen Ryan O'Callaghan (68) and Dan Stevenson, background, appear to be adjusting to the rigors of playing in the NFL as offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia talks to the squad during a drill in Foxborough, Mass., Friday morning July 29, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots rookie free agent wide receiver Rich Musinski, left, works against cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) duirng the morning session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday morning July 29, 2006. The Patriots' first pre-season game is Friday, Aug. 11, 2006 in Atlanta against the Falcons. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Rookie Offensive Tackle Ryan O'Callaghan(68) runs drills with the offensive line during the morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp 2006. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Tight End Dave Thomas(86) catches a pass during morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Cornerback Chad Scott(30) covers wide receiver Michael McGrew(15) during the morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signs autographs for fans at the conclusion of the afternoon practice session on day one of Training Camp. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Tight End David Thomas(86) squares off against tight end Walter Rasby(88) during the afternoon practice session on day one of Training Camp. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Cornerback Asante Samuel(22) drops back into coverage during a drill on day one of Training Camp. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots running back Corey Dillon(28) carries the ball during the afternoon practice session on day one of Training Camp. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie running back Laurence Maroney takes a break during day one of Patriots Training Camp. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Tight end Benjamin Watson(84) squares off against linebacker Mike Vrabel(50) during the afternoon practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Backup quarterback Matt Cassel(16) warms up during the afternoon practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

The Patriots linebacker squad takes a break during the afternoon practice on day one of Training Camp. From left to right: Barry Gardner(47), Mike Vrabel(50), Larry Izzo(53) and Tedy Bruschi(54). 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Rookie kicker Stephen Gostkowski(3) kicks a field goal during the afternoon practice on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Safety James Sanders(26) poses for a photo with a child before signing autographs for fans. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriot safety James Sanders(26) signs autographs for fans after the morning practice on day one of training camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

The Patriots offense lead by quarterback Tom Brady(12) lines up against the defense on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Cornerback Asante Samuel(22) deflects a pass meant for wide receiver Michael McGrew(15) on day one of training camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Quarterback Tom Brady(12) drops back to throw during the morning practice session on day one of training camp. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Running back Laurence Maroney(39) takes a hand-off from quarterback Tom Brady(12) during the morning practice on day one of training camp. 7/28/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

New England Patriots head football coach Bill Belichick, left, throws to linebackers during a drill at the team's afternoon session on the first day of summer camp in Foxborough, Mass., as linebacker Rosevelt Colvin (59) looks on, Friday, July 28, 2006 . The Patriots first pre-season game is Friday, Aug. 11, 2006, in Atlanta against the Falcons. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Rookie kicker Stephen Gostkowski(3) kicks a field goal while Josh Miller(8) holds during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

FB Heath Evans(44) maneuvers around CB Randall Gay(21) during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

RB Corey Dillon(28) shows consistent strength and power during practice, especially here on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Reche Caldwell(87) hugs the ball to his chest even after falling to the ground during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Troy Brown(80) warms up with teammates at the beginning of practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

QB Tom Brady(12) during practice on Day 9 of Training Camp. 8/7/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick whistles the end of practice at the team's afternoon session of summer training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday Aug. 4, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), who turned 29 on Thursday, throws a pass during the afternoon session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday Aug. 4, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson (84) grabs a Tom Brady pass while running plays at the afternoon session of the team's summer football camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday Aug. 4, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Troy Brown(80) warms up his legs in the beginning of practice on Day 8 of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

QB Tom Brady(12) runs warm-up drills with teammates early on Day 8 practice of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Bam Childress(13) is just out of reach during practice on Day 8 of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Walter Rasby(88) impresses teammates and coaches while catching passes during practice on Day 8 of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Corey Dillon(28) stays very consistent during drills on Day 8 of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Players run offensive drills on Day 8 of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Kevin Faulk(33) and Patrick Cobbs(41) race during the after-practice sprints on Day 8 of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Instead of running sprints, players like Corey Dillon(28) and Asante Samuel(22) opted to work on their abdominals after practice on Day 8 of Training Camp. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

After practice on Day 8 of Training Camp, the team runs sprints across the field. 8/4/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Erik Davis(19) catches the ball during drills on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Laurence Maroney(39) runs drills with running back coach Ivan Fears during the afternoon practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Kevin Faulk(33) hugs the ball to his chest as he catches it during the afternoon practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Heath Evans(44) makes the catch thrown from QB Tom Brady(12) during the afternoon practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Assistant Head Coach Dante Scarnecchia runs with the team in their sprints across the field during the afternoon practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Richard Seymour made his much-awaited debut during the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp, where he ran some drills with his teammates. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Asante Samuel(22) during the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Wide Receiver Kelvin Kight catches balls coming at him through a machine after the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Running backs Corey Dillon(28), Laurence Maroney(39) and Kevin Faulk(33) get ready to practice on day one of training camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) deflects and intercepts a Brady pass ment for Corey Dillon(28) during the morning practice on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Tight End David Thomas(86) catches a pass during the morning practice on day one of training camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Safety Tebucky Jones(34) returns an interception during the morning practice. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Quarterback Tom Brady(12) high-fives wideout Reche Caldell(87) after his catch during the morning practice on day one of training camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Corey Dillon(28) carries the ball during the morning practice on day one of training camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Cornerback/Safety Artrell Hawkins(25) returns an interception during the morning practice on day one of training camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Stephen Gostkowski(3) kicks the ball while Josh Miller(8) holds during the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

The team gathers together after the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Barry Gardner(47) speaks to reporters after the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006

Tom Brady(12) and Laurence Maroney(39) work together during the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots Dan Klecko(90), Jonathan Sullivan(96), Marquise Hill(91) and Santonio Thomas(92) sign for fans during the morning practice on Day 7 of Training Camp. 8/3/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Ellis Hobbs(27) quenches his thirst on an afternoon when temperatures rose above 100 degrees with humidity. Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Linebacker Mike Vrabel(50) during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

WR John Stone(14) flies in the air to block Ellis Hobbs(27) from catching the ball during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Ryan O'Callaghan(68), Wesly Britt(65) and Stephen Neal(61) during offensive line drills on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Josh Miller(8) talks to the crowd during practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

RB Kevin Faulk(33) during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Heath Evans(44) can't get a smile off his face as Corey Dillon(28) goofs off during a drill on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patrick Cobbs(41) works on his strength during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Quarterback Matt Cassel(16) hands off to RB Kevin Faulk(33) during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Reche Caldwell(87) and Ellis Hobbs(27) both reach for the ball, but miss during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Quarterback Tom Brady(12) launches the ball during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Head Coach Bill Belichick watches on as players run drills during the afternoon practice on Day 6 of Training Camp. 8/2/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) and linebacker/special teams ace Larry Izzo(53) line up for a drill during the evening in-stadium practice on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Tom Brady(12) leads the offense during a drill on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie tight end David Thomas(86) hauls in a pass during the evening in-stadium practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots defensive lineman Ty Warren(94) runs through a bag drill during the evening in-stadium practice on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Chad Jackson(17) stretches during the in-stadium practice on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Don Davis(51) displays his dance moves during the in-stadium practice Tuesday evening at Gillette Stadium on Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Safety James Sanders during morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Chris Aduama

Quarterbacks Brady(12), Cassel(16), Mortensen(6), and Bramlet(10) gather to receive instructions about their game during the morning practice of Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Chris Aduama

Patriots practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Chris Aduama

Tom Brady(12) leads the offense in a huddle during the morning practice on Day 2 of Training Camp. 7/29/2006 Photo by Chris Aduama

New England Patriots starting quarterback Tom Brady, rear right, calls a play during a intra-squad scrimmage at the morning session of the team's summer camp in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday morning Aug. 1, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Chad Jackson (17) works on his blocking against cornerback Asante Samuel (22) during a running play at the morning session of the team's summer camp in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday morning Aug. 1, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Defensive line practices in the morning practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Stephen Gostkowski(3) practices consistently during the morning practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Stephen Gostkowski(3) leads the team in practicing onside kicks during morning practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie Chad Jackson(17) made his first Training Camp appearance during the morning practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Laurence Maroney(39) showed excellent determination and potential during the morning practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots practice drills led by QB Tom Brady(12), who was back at camp today, during the morning practice of Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

QB Todd Mortensen(6) hands off the ball to RB Patrick Cobbs(41) during morning practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Wide Receiver Matt Shelton(18) catches the ball and makes a run down the sidelines during morning practice on Day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Rookie kicker Stephen Gostkowski(3) kicks a field goal during the morning practice session on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) catches a pass during a receiving drill on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots defensive backs work on their pass catching skills during a drill on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots defensive backs Eric Warfield(23) and Artrell Hawkins(25) on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes the field at the beginning of the morning practice session on day 5 of Training Camp. 8/1/2006 Photo by David Silverman

With Deion Branch holding out and David Givens gone to free agcency the heart of the New England Patriots wide receiver corps is largley unrecognizable at the afternoon session of the team's summer camp in Foxborough, Mass., Monday afternoon July 31, 2006. Left to right, Rich Musinski (5), Erik Davis (19), Matt Shelton (18), John Stone (14) and Reche Caldwell (87). Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots free agent wide receiver John Stone (14) keeps his eye on the ball as he makes a catch during a scrimmage at the afternoon session of the team's Training Camp in Foxborough, Mass., Monday afternoon July 31, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots punter and place kick holder Josh Miller (8) receives the snap from long snapper Lonie Paxton (66) at the afternoon session of the team's Training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Monday afternoon July 31, 2006. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Rookie OT Ryan O'Callaghan(68) tests his strength as an offensive tackle during the afternoon practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Matt Light(72) and Stephen Neal(61) run drills in front of Assistant Head Coach Dante Scarnecchia during the afternoon practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Coach Bill Belichick instructs LB Barry Gardner(47) during the afternoon practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Linebackers receive instructions during the afternoon practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Patriots defense runs drills with defensive Line coach Pepper Johnson during the afternoon practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

RB Patrick Cobbs(41) during the afternoon practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

The ball is just out of Reche Caldwell's(87) hands as he dives in the air during the afternoon practice on Day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by Elizabeth Propper

Veteran linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) drops back into coverage on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Quarterback Matt Cassel(16) hands the ball off to running back Corey Dillon(28) during a drill on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) hauls in a pass from quarterback Matt Cassel(16) during the morning practice on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Defensive lineman Le Kevin Smith(65) practices blocking during the morning practice on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Kicker Martin Gramatica(7) kicks a field goal on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Rookie linebacker Jeremy Mincey(58) carries players helmets as he leaves the practice field on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Rookie cornerback Willie Andrews(38) drops into coverage during a drill on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Dante Scarnecchia coaches up offensive lineman Randy Hand(60) during the morning practice on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman

Linebacker Barry Gardner(47) drops into coverage during a drill on day 4 of Training Camp. 7/31/2006 Photo by David Silverman