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The New England Patriots are heading back to New Orleans for the first time since they won the Super Bowl there.

Vince Wilfork and Jake Ingram talk shop. Plus, news and notes from the New England locker room and Wednesday's practice.

Sunday's game against Tampa Bay in London won't be a new experience for every Patriot.

When the opportunities to make a difference come few and far between, failing can produce a nasty, empty feeling.

Kickers don't get dirty. Do they? Patriots [ team stats ] kickers do. Adam Vinatieri once took down Herschel Walker from behind on a kickoff.

Pat Patriot made a joyous, triumphant return to the National Football League last night at Gillette Stadium.

No one in the employ of the New England Patriots was willing to talk about the departed Richard Seymour on Monday, but while most commentators are amazed at how decisively the Pats seem to have fleeced the Raiders over the weekend, there is much concern over the amount of turnover on the defensive side of the ball for the New England team.

Part of being a rookie means that on some days, you do what you're told. So after Patriots rookie Jake Ingram handled all long-snapping duties in the final exhibition game Thursday night, he couldn't talk to the media about it.

Three keys to the success of the 2009 season - Jerod Mayo, Adalius Thomas and Tom Brady.

Speaking while injured is normally a no-no for any Patriot player, but Wes Welker made an exception Tuesday.

The Patriots 2009 draft may turn out to be one of the best in recent memory. This statement can only be qualified should the picks that make the team contribute readily, and it appears that at least 9 of the 12 picks are destined to make the final roster.

Injured wide receiver Wes Welker checks in, plus news and notes from the Patriots locker room and Tuesday practice.

The New England Patriots yesterday released long snapper Nathan Hodel, leaving the job to rookie Jake Ingram, formerly of the University of Hawai'i. Ingram, 6 feet 3 and 232 pounds, was a sixth-round draft pick in April.

Quarterback Kevin O'Connell, projected to be Tom Brady's backup, was cut Monday by the New England Patriots.

New England has won the last four meetings between the teams in the preseason, and the Pats are 12-7 thus far against the Skins.

The Patriots are taking their time about making a snap decision. Lonie Paxton skillfully handled the long snapping duties in New England for the last nine seasons.

Patriots rookie Jake Ingram has been taking an informal tour of New England. He says he's already been to Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

Benjamin Watson was back out on the practice field for Tuesday afternoon's hot and steamy practice at Gillette Stadium.

After two preseason games, an updated projection at how the Patriots' 53-man roster might look for the season-opener: Quarterback : Brady, O'Connell, Walter Quick hit: Rookie Brian Hoyer is making the decision on backups a bit tougher; O'Connell will get more time to prove himself.

The Patriots' long snapper position has been in good hands the last nine years with Lonie Paxton.