New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, talks with singer Jon Bon Jovi during a team training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. Photo by Charles Krupa

New England Patriots rookies, from left, Mike Elgin, Justin Rogers and Clint Oldenburg walk onto the field with some unflattering hair cuts given by veterans during a training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2007. Photo by Charles Krupa

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks football with rocker Jon Bon Jovi during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Donte Stallworth(18) runs after a catch during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Garrett Mills(45) leaps to grab a pass in the endzone during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) chats it up with fellow running back Sammy Morris(39) during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Mike Richardson(35) breaks up a pass in the endzone meant for Jabar Gaffney(10) during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Also in view are Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Jon Bon Jovi. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots rookie linebacker Oscar Lua(49) sports the rookie haircut during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Brian Jones(85) hauls in a pass for a touchdown during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Kelley Washington(15) dives for the endzone during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) carries the ball during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receivers run through an agility drill on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Pictured are Wes Welker(83), Bam Childress(13) and Chris Dunlap(9). 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel drops back to pass on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) fires a pass on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) defends against tight end Benjamin Watson(84) on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas(96) gets a penalty clarification from an NFL referee on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) scores a touchdown during team drills on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) runs back a kickoff on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) gets by safety Artrell Hawkins(25) on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) fights by running back Heath Evans(44) in a blitz pickup drill on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Mel Mitchell(24) takes the field on day six of Training Camp. This was Mitchell's first practice since being taken off the physically unable to perform list. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) runs after a catch during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Kelley Washington(15) runs after a catch during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebackers Tedy Bruschi(54) and Mike Vrabel(50) during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) drops back to pass during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) and James Sanders (36) rush through the line on a team drill during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) gestures to the defense during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) runs after a catch during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Corey Mays(46) wrestles the ball out of running back Quinton Smith's (42) hands during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Marcellus Rivers(82) matches up with linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007

Patriots wide receiver leaps to haul in a pass for a touchdown in front of cornerback Dante Wesley(38) during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) gets past linebacker Eric Alexander(52) during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel(16) fires a pass during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during the evening practice session on day 12 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots players conduct a team drill during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots assistant head coach/offensive line Dante Scarnecchia instructs rookie offensive lineman Mike Elgin(60) during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel(16) drops back to pass during the evening practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick addresses the media during his press conference at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots defensive lineman Zach West(69) works through a drill during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Oscar Lua(49) readies to make a tackle on wide receiver Bam Childress(13) during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots safety Mel Mitchell(24) drops into coverage during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Justin Rogers(51) during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Willie Andrews(23) leaps to intercept a pass during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Gutierrez(7) drops back to pass during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Quinton Smith(42) carries the ball during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews(23) tackles wideout Bam Childress(13) during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins(70) during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) gets by linebacker Eric Alexander(52) in a team drill during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) and defensive lineman Jarvis Green(97) fight through the line in a team drill during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) breaks free for a touchdown during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) fires a pass during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) battles cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) during the evening practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft and Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Pioli watch the evening practice on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) runs after a catch during the morning practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) works through a ball drill during the morning practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Dante Wesley(38) addresses the media following the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium. Wesley was acquired by the Patriots in a trade with the Chicago Bears for an undisclosed draft pick. 8/8/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots cornerback Larry Anam(41) works through a pass catching drill with fellow defensive backs during the morning practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day 12 of Training Camp. 8/8/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots cornerback Dante Wesley(38) works through a pass catching drill with fellow defensive backs during the morning practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day 12 of Training Camp. 8/8/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots rookie offensive lineman Clint Oldenburg(76) takes on defensive backs Brandon Meriweather (31) and Larry Anam(41) during the morning practice session held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots quarterback Matt Gutierrez(7) leads the offense during the morning practice session on day 12 of Training Camp which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Dante Wesley(38) takes the field during the morning practice session on day 12 of Training Camp which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium. 8/8/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) tosses a pass on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Mel Mitchell(24) is accompanied by cornerback Dante Wesley on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots defensive backs Willie Andrews(23), Eugene Wilson(26) and Ellis Hobbs(27) hoist up rookie cornerback Mike Richardson(35) after intercepting a Matt Cassel(16) pass in the endzone on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots rookie cornerback Mike Richardson(35) makes an interception in the endzone on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Sammy Morris(34) carries the ball on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) knocks away a pass intended for wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Rashad Baker(32) returns an interception during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Junior Seau(55) during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) returns an interception during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) works through a bag drill during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) makes a tackle during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Gutierrez(7) fires a pass during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk(33) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) fires a pass during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) tries to knock the ball loose from running back Laurence Maroney(39) during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Marcellus Rivers(82) runs through an agility drill during the afternoon practice session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, August 14, 2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebackers Tedby Bruschi(54) and Adalius Thomas(96) set up as inside linebackers during 11-on-11 drills during the evening in-stadium practice session on day 14 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/13/2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Eugene Wilson(26) intercepts a pass during defensive back drills during the evening in-stadium practice session on day 14 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/13/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) hauls in a pass during the morning practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches practice on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

A contingent of NFL referees were present at practice today to educate the players on new NFL rules and this years points of enphasis on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) and wide receiver Randy Moss(81) can be seen running through an agility drill during the morning practice session on day five of Training Camp. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk(33) runs back a kickoff during the morning practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) runs into the endzone during the morning practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots offensive lineman work through a blocking drill during the morning practice session on day five of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/31/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) launches a pass during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) makes a catch during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots tight end Matt Kranchick (85) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) chats with running back Laurence Maroney(39) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots safety James Sanders(36) makes an interception in the endzone on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Donte Stallworth(18) on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Garrett Mills(45) hauls in a pass on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Donte Stallworth dives to make a catch on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker runs after a catch on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running backs Laurence Maroney(39) and Sammy Morrris (34) battle it out during a blocking drill on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots offensive lineman practice blocking on day 11 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/7/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light signs autographs for fans attending the evening in-stadium practice which was open to season ticket holders on day 10 of Training Camp. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots defensive back Brandon Meriweather (31) intercepts a pass during an evening in-stadium practice at Gillette Stadium on day 10 of Training Camp. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Pat Patriot greets fans attending the evening in-stadium practice at Gillette Stadium which was open to season ticket holders. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins (70) and Gene Mruczkowski (64) work through a blocking drill during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) hauls in a pass during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) runs after a catch during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Donte Stallworth hauls in a pass during the evening in-stadium practice session on day 14 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/13/2007. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel(16) fires a pass during the evening in-stadium practice session on day 14 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/13/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Gutierrez(7) fires a pass during the evening in-stadium practice session on day 14 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/13/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Junior Seau(55) during the evening in-stadium practice session on day 14 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/13/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Robert Kraft looks on during the evening in-stadium practice session on day 14 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/13/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots players run sprints during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Kyle Brady(88) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) gestures to linebacker Pierre Woods(58) during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Brian Jones(85) during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) lines up during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Kyle Brady(88) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) leads the offense during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel(16) passes the ball during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots running back Sammy Morris(34) runs through a bag drill during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots offensive lineman prepare to run through a blocking drill during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork(75) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk(33) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) fights by running back Sammy Morris to get to quarterback Matt Gutierrez(7) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick leads the defense on to the field for 7-on-7 drills during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas(96) works through a blocking drill with rookie linebacker Justin Rogers(51) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots rookie defensive lineman Kareem Brown(95) takes a breather during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) during the afternoon practice session on day four of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/30/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel(16) drops back to pass during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork(75) fights through the line on a team drill during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas(96) lines up for a team drill during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) intercepts a pass meant for wide receiver C.J. Jones(2) during an in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) hauls in a pass in front of defensive back Brandon Meriweather (31) during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) takes the field during the in-stadium evening practice on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots cornerback Randall Gay(21) deflects a pass to the endzone meant for Wes Welker(83) during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel (16) drops back to pass during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Quadtrine Hill(41) carries the ball during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs (27) dives to block a simulated punt from Josh Miller(8) during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) runs after a catch during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) drops back to pass during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Donte Stallworth(18) gets ready to receiver a pass from quarterback Matt Cassel(16) during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) tries to get by offensive lineman Nick Kaczur(77) in a team drill during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebackers Tedy Bruschi(54) and Mike Vrabel(50) during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots offensive lineman Nick Kaczur(77) and Billy Yates(74) work through a blocking drill during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots defensive back Brandon Meriweather(31) lines up for a special teams drill during the morning practice session on day 10 of Training Camp. The practice was held inside the Gillette Stadium. 8/6/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Donte Stallworth runs after a catch on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) hauls in a pass on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) makes a leaping catch on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown(80) was present on the sidelines on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski(3) kicks a field goal on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel(50) hauls in a pass for a touchdown on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots offensive lineman Nick Kaczur(77) lines up during a drill on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Junior Seau(55) hauls in a pass while subbing in as fullback during a situational drill on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) takes the field on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on day nine of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/5/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi points to teammate Rosevelt Colvin as the pair walk over to sign autographs for fans after their practice session at the NFL Football team's training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday morning, Aug. 3, 2007. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, and wide receiver Randy Moss (81) talk during a break in their practice session at the NFL Football team's training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday morning, Aug. 3, 2007. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots veteran safety Rodney Harrison (31) and first round draft pick, rookie safety Brandon Meriweather (31) converse as they watch the goal line squad run through plays during their practice session at the NFL Football team's training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday morning, Aug. 3, 2007. Photo by Stephan Savoia

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signs autographs for fans after a practice session at the NFL Football team's training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday morning, Aug. 3, 2007. Brady celebrates his 30th birthday Friday. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel(50) hauls in a pass for a touchdown in front of safety Rodney Harrison(37) on day eight of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) and cornerback Mike Richardson(35) face off on day eight of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) leads the offense on day eight of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/3/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) returns to practice on day eight of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Also pictured are wide receivers Donte Stallworth(18) and Reche Caldwell(87). 8/3/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Bam Childress(13) makes a leaping catch in the endzone during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Gemara Williams(42) intercepts a pass from quarterback Matt Cassel(16) during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork matches up against center Russ Hochstein(71) during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Rodney Harrison(37) makes a tackle on running back Sammy Morris(34) during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk(33) runs in for a touchdown during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel(16) drops back to pass during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) leaps to make a catch during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots safety Brandon Meriweather(31) during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) hands off during the evening practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) carries the ball during the morning practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Junior Seau(55) during the morning practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Bam Childress(13) runs back a kickoff during the morning practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) matches up against fellow linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) during the morning practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Photo by David Silverman

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) runs back a kickoff during the morning practice session on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. Photo by David Silverman

Robert Kraft and Jonathan Kraft watch practice on day seven of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/2/2007 Photo by David Silverman

New England Patriots' Randy Moss catches a pass, Sunday, July 29, 2007, during football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Photo by Michael Dwyer

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots tight end Kyle Brady(88) hauls in a pass from quarterback Matt Cassel during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) leads the offense during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots defensive lineman Richard Seymour(93) chats with linebacker Rosevelt Colvin(59) during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Junior Seau(55) during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

The Patriots offense huddles up during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Sammy Morris(34) runs through a drill during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) hauls in a pass during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receivers Troy Brown(80) and Chad Jackson(17) are seen observing practice during the evening session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) chats with offensive lineman Logan Mankins(70) during the evening practice session which was held in the Dana Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium on day three of Training Camp. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) signs autographs for fans on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) signs autographs for fans on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Chris Dunlap(9) is tackled by linebacker Junior Seau(55) during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots defensive back Brandon Meriweather(31) during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney runs after a catch during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk(33) during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) returns a kickoff during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Brandon Meriweather(31) matches up with wide receiver Randy Moss(81) during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots linebackers Tedy Bruschi(54) and Adalius Thomas(96) take the field during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) hauls in a pass during the morning practice session on day three of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots cornerback Tory James(28) returns an interception during the morning practice session at Gillette Stadium. 7/29/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

New England Patriots rookie Brandon Meriweather gets a drink during his first day at football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, July 28, 2007. Photo by Winslow Townson

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) talks with wide receiver Randy Moss(81) during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Winslow Townson

Patriots cornerback Brandon Meriweather(31) makes his practice debut matching up with wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) runs through a drill during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light(72) and Dan Koppen(67) take a break during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs(27) deflects a pass out of the hands of wide receiver Chris Dunlap(9) during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green(97) runs through a drill during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots cornerback Randall Gay(21) gets a hand on wide receiver Kelley Washington(15) during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell(87) hauls in a pass during the afternoon practice session on day two of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/28/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss(81) hauls in a pass during the evening practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) during the evening practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Jabar Gaffney(10) hauls in a pass during the evening practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots rookie linebacker Oscar Lua drops back into coverage during the evening practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots tight end Kyle Brady(88) hauls in a pass during the evening practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson(84) runs through a receiving drill during the evening practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots offensive lineman take the field during the evening practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and the team's tight end coach, Pete Mangurian, right, demonstrate positioning as they work with the offensive unit during the NFL football team's first day of training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday morning, July 27, 2007. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Patriots punter Danny Baugher(5) gets ready to punt during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft and Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Pioli watch practice during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp. 7/27/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss hauls in a pass as wide receiver Bam Childress looks on during the first session of the NFL football team's first day of training camp in Foxborough, Mass., Friday morning, July 27, 2007. Photo by Stephan Savoia

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) signs autographs for fans following the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) signs autographs for fans after the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) runs through a drill during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green(97) and offensive lineman Matt Light(72) battle it out in the trenches during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk(33) signs autographs for fans following practice on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) reaches out to grab a pass on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots linebacker Pierre Woods(58) works through a blocking drill on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas(96) on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots safety Artrell Hawkins(25) on day six of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/1/2007 Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) hands off to running back Laurence Maroney(39) during the afternoon practice session on day 13 of Training Camp, 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide receivers Troy Brown(80) and Chad Jackson(17) look on as players practice on day 13 of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 8/12/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots running back Sammy Morris(34) carries the ball during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady(12) drops back to pass during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney(39) sports the red no-contact jersey during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots safety James Sanders (36) during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker(83) runs after a catch during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas(96) lines up for a drill during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by David Silverman

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi(54) drops into coverage during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira

Patriots wide received Randy Moss(81) runs after a catch during the morning practice session on day one of Training Camp at Gillette Stadium. 7/27/2007 Photo by Chris Ferreira