Thanks in advance for letting me indulge in a little Allen Iverson.

Anyway, there were some interesting players on the field -- and not on the field -- for New England during the open media period.

Not seen:
QB Tom Brady (likely just a day of rest)
RB Laurence Maroney (ditto)
T Matt Light
T Nick Kaczur
DL Ty Warren
S Tebucky Jones
WR Chad Jackson
S Guss Scott
LB Chad Brown
DL Dan Klecko
S Raymond Ventrone
LB Freddie Roach
LB Tedy Bruschi (wrist surgery)
FB Patrick Pass (PUP list)
WR Deion Branch (still no sign of him)

Taking part in practice for the first time in quite a while was DL Marquise Hill; RB Corey Dillon was also out there after apparently getting poked in the eye durihg Saturday's game, though he wasn't talking much during the locker room access period. DL Jarvis Green was back out there after missing much of last week.

Rookies David Thomas and Willie Andrews were both wearing red no-contact jerseys. Thomas missed practice last Thursday and did not take part in the game against Washington; Andrews did play Saturday.

The players were in pads and shorts.

shalise