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Joseph Addai instantly became the sage of the Patriots [ team stats ] ' backfield earlier this month, and he's doing his part to teach a very young group of ball carriers.

A few quick notes before we come back in a little bit with a little more detail from the Patriots practice on Thursday.

The fact remains that he takes advantage of No. 12 like no one else can. He's gained Brady's trust by not making mistakes -- as evidenced by only having two interceptions occur when the ball was thrown his way -- and finished the year with 1,569 receiving yards, second in the NFL.

The 2011 season was a season to remember for defensive end Andre Carter , as he earned his first Pro-bowl berth of an eleven-year career.

Matthew Slater, one of many Patriots working out at Gillette Stadium today, took a few minutes to reflect on former teammate Junior Seau, who died of an apparent suicide Wednesday in his Southern California home at age 43.

Gaffney should still be able to have an impact on the New England passing game. He is coming off the finest year of his career, as he finished the 2011 season with career-highs in catches and yards , and tied his career-best with five touchdown receptions, all for a Washington passing game that finished in the middle of the league in most major ... (more)

New England Patriots wide receivers Julian Edelman, left, and Matthew Slater, right, pose for a photo with 11-year-old Alyssa Kelleher of Worcester, a patient at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center.