New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater speaks with reporters in the football team's locker room at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen speaks with reporters in the football team's locker room at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots defensive lineman Rob Ninkovich speaks with reporters in the NFL football team's locker room at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game Sunday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots safety Steve Gregory speaks with reporters in the NFL football team's locker room at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 14, 2013. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game Sunday. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)