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New England Patriots - Best of 2006

New England Patriots' Asante Samuel celebrates after intercepting a pass and running the ball in to the end zone for a touchdown against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, January 7, 2007. The Patriots won 37-16. Photo by Getty Images.

Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots high steps into the endzone on his way to a 25 yard touchdown against the the Cincinnati Bengals during their contest at Bengals Stadium on October 1, 2006. The Patriots defeated the Bengals 38-13. Photo by Getty Images.

Reche Caldwell of the New England Patriots trys to make a catch over Kelvin Hayden of the Indiapolis Colts during the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 21, 2007. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Wide receiver Vincent Jackson #83 of the San Diego Chargers makes a 31-yard catch over Ellis Hobbs #27 of the New England Patriots in the third quarter of the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 08: Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots makes a field goal against the Miami Dolphins during their game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on October 8, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

Patriots Tedy Bruschi celebrates his interception during Super Bowl XXXIX. The New England Patriots defeated the Philladelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 6, 2005. (Photo by Jimmy Cribb/WireImage.com)

INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 21: Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts cannot hang onto this pass as Ellis Hobbs #22 of the New England Patriots breaks it up during the AFC Championship Game on January 21, 2007 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Getty Images.

INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 21: Reche Caldwell #87 of the New England Patriots cannot haul in this pass in front of Kelvin Hayden #26 of the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC Championship Game on January 21, 2007 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. Photo by Getty Images.

Corey Dillon of the Patriots scores a touchdown against the Bengals during the 2nd half, as the Patriots defeated the Bengals 38-13 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on October 1, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots high steps into the endzone on his way to a 25 yard touchdown against the the Cincinnati Bengals during their contest at Bengals Stadium on October 1, 2006. The Patriots defeated the Bengals 38-13. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots' Asante Samuel intercepts a Miami Dolphins pass in action at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Sunday, October 8, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady, right, is pressed by Miami Dolphins' Jason Taylor in action at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Sunday, October 8, 2006. Patriots won 20-10. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski, left, with Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri before a game between New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, Sunday, November 5, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots' Asante Samuel, left, defends against Colts' Reggie Wayne during a game between New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, Sunday, November 5, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady, right, shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts' Peyton Manning after a game between New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, Sunday, November 5, 2006. Colts won 27-20. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick takes issue with a call from an official during a game with the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, Sunday, November 5, 2006. Colts won 27-20. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots' Tedy Bruschi on the sidelines during a game between the New England Patriots and the Detroit Lions, Sunday, December 3, 2006, at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by Getty Images.

Patriots' Kevin Faulk after a touchdown during a game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium, Sunday, December 17, 2006, Foxboro, Massachusetts. Photo by Getty Images.

RB Corey Dillon (28) of the New England Patriots scores a first half touchdown during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on December 24, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

Ellis Hobbs of the New England Patriots during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on December 24, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

New England Patriots starting quarterback Tom Brady reacts after his team scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets, Sunday, January 7, 2007, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Photo by Getty Images.

Troy Brown of the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship game between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 21, 2007. Photo by Getty Images.

NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 31: Vinny Testaverde #14 of the New England Patriots celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans on December 31, 2006 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. Testaverde set an NFL record for throwing a touchdown in 20 straight seasons. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 14: Cornerback Artrell Hawkins #25 of the New England Patriots sacks quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game held on January 14, 2007 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.