New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after his touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots running back James Develin (35) runs during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Patriots won 23-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Kyle Bosworth (56) and cornerback Mike Harris (20) during an NFL football game at EverBank Field on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Patriots won 23-16. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scrambles during a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots' Aaron Hernandez makes a catch for a touchdown above the defense of Seattle Seahawks' Jeron Johnson (32 )in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) crosses the goal line after a reception for a touchdown in front of Houston Texans inside linebacker Darryl Sharpton (51) and free safety Danieal Manning (38) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots linebacker Jermaine Cunningham (96), running back Stevan Ridley (22) and linebacker Brandon Spikes (55) celebrate their 29-26 overtime win against the New York Jets after their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) hauls in a touchdown pass against New York Jets free safety LaRon Landry (30) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The New England Patriots rally at the start of the NFC Divisional Playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday Jan. 13, 2013, in Foxboro, Ma. The Patriots won the game 41-28. (AP Photo / Jim Mahoney)

New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) returns a fumble for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) is tackled by New England Patriots free safety Tavon Wilson (27), linebacker Niko Koutouvides (90) and linebacker Mike Rivera (47) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) goes up for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) pulls in a 47-yard pass from Tom Brady as Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson chases him during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) dives into the end zone while dragging Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps, right, for a touchdown after a catch and run during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after running for yardage against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots' Wes Welker (83) carries the ball as Seattle Seahawks' Kam Chancellor tackles him in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells to the crowd during the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday January 20, 2013 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Ravens won the game 28-13. (AP Photo/Paul Jasienski)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) eludes Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Jerry Hughes (92) and other as he rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) goes up the middle to score a 1 yard touchdown during the NFL week 5 regular season football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday October 7, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots won the game 31-21. (AP Photo / Jim Mahoney)

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, right, makes a catch in front of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Cary Williams in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is tackled by St. Louis Rams safety Craig Dahl (43) during a game at Wembley Stadium in London, England on October 28, 2012. (Rex Features via AP Images)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) celebrates after his touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) sacks New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) to clinch a 29-26 Patriots win in overtime of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots' Brandon Lloyd (85) makes a touchdown catch next to Buffalo Bills' Aaron Williams (23) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) dives over the goal line past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Mike Harris (20) for a touchdown on a 2-yard pass play during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Patriots won the game 23-16. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

New England Patriots' Devin McCourty (32) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills' T. J. Graham (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami . (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) running with the football during the NFL AFC Championship football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots on Sunday, January 20, 2013 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.The Ravens defeated the Patriots 28-13. (AP Photos/David Drapkin)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) is tackled by Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) leads his team out onto the field during pre game celebrations before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on November 18, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) runs the ball during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on November 18, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) rushes for a gain during the AFC Championship football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 20, 2013 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Baltimore won 28-13. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen runs the ball during a game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on August 9, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) runs for a gain during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)