Who Plays?

Coach Belichick is faced with some big decisions for the biggest game against the season. He must decide whether to play LB Adelius Thomas who went before the media yesterday to address his problem of being sent home Wednesday. It's plain to see that he is at odds with the coach. He clearly disrespected Belichick. He is the team's big-priced free agent, handpicked by Belichick. It hasn't worked out and it's getting nasty.

Tom Brady missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday due to shoulder, finger and rib injuries. He will be a game time decision. If he can't practice, he must be really hurt. He left the Dolphins game for the locker room after throwing a TD pass during the first series. He returned with heavy padding under his jersey. If Brady doesn't play, Brian Hoyer will step up. Who will be his back-up, Julien Edeleman or Isiah Stanback?