New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes over New England Patriots defensive tackle Kyle Love (74) during their NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during their first NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, left, pats quarterback Tom Brady (12) on the helmet during team warmups before their first NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in Foxborouhgh, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) is wrapped up by New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) and defensive back Johnny Patrick (32) during their first NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) evades the grasp of New Orleans Saints defensive end Junior Galette (93) during their first NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) finds some running room as New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) pursues during their first NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) pulls away from New Orleans Saints strong safety Corey White (24) after catching a Tom Brady pass during their first NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is wrapped up by New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Casillas (52) during their first NFL preseason football game in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New Orleans Saints acting head coach Joe Vitt watches from the sidelines in second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)