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Patriots scouting report

Patriots scouting report

Christopher L. Gasper goes position by position in his breakdown of the 2009 Patriots, who are counting on all the roster additions and subtractions adding up to another title run.

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Better hope this holds (Globe Staff / Jim Davis)

Better hope this holds

The fate of the 2009 Patriots hinges on the health of quarterback Tom Brady and his surgically repaired left knee. The most pertinent question entering the 2009 NFL season is whether Brady is merely back, or back to normal after spending 11 months gearing his surgically repaired left knee for his return. We'll start to find out Monday night. (Boston Globe)
Hand in hand

Hand in hand

The iconic coach and the franchise quarterback. Put them together and there can be unforgettable magic, something so powerful that the combination stands on its own.
Period piece

Period piece

The Patriots are out to put the finishing touches on a decade to remember. Since 2000, they are 102-42 with four conference titles and three Super Bowl championships.
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Some painstaking analysis by Marino

Having recovered from a serious injury in his career, Dan Marino is among the few who can truly comprehend the challenges Tom Brady will face this season. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

Backup Hoyer untested, but undeterred

Last season, the Patriots had a backup quarterback, Matt Cassel, who hadn’t started a game since high school. Now they have one that has never played in a regular-season NFL game. (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)

Cassel starting anew in K.C.

The line of questioning at Matt Cassel’s press conference was turning a bit playful, and the Patriots-turned-Chiefs quarterback quickly adjusted to the audible.

Stars align for Jets, Sanchez

Jets rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez hasn’t played a down in a regular-season game, yet he’s already the ringleader of the Gang Green. “ (Boston Globe, 12 a.m.)