New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick leaves the podium after an NFL football news conference in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listens during an NFL football news conference in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks during an NFL football news conference in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts during an NFL football news conference in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski chats with wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, left, prior to NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker flips a football prior to NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski stretches prior to NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones throws a pass prior to a NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich faces reporters at his locker in Gilliette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks to reporters at his locker in Gilliette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)