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Extra points

DRAFTING AT 24: If the Patriots hold on to their first-round draft choice acquired from the Seahawks, it will mark the first time in franchise history that the team drafts at No. 24. The other first-round selections the Patriots have never held are Nos. 2, 3, 9 and 20.

DRAFTING AT 28: The Patriots hold the 28th overall selection in the draft for the third time in franchise history. Previous picks were linebacker Andy Katzenmoyer (1999) and center Trevor Matich (1985).

STRENGTH OF SCHEDULE: The Patriots have the third-most difficult schedule in 2007, although strength of schedule can be a tricky stat at this point of the year. In 2004, for example, the Patriots entered the year with the seventh most difficult schedule. But as it turned out, at the end of that season, the Patriots' strength of schedule was 17th. It was a good example of how things change considerably from year to year.