As the Patriots shift their focus from on-field performance to off-field contractual issues, one of the main questions is the status of cornerback Asante Samuel. The four-year veteran, who intercepted 10 regular-season passes and also returned two for touchdowns in the playoffs, is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent. (Full article: 546 words)

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