. >> it's going to be fun for another team to come here and we get to go againsfor cyrus jo his first taste of game n. >> i'm trying to earn trust over coacs veterans and show i know what i'm doing. and be consistent and know my responsibilities and plains when they present themselves. >> >> those guys, 87 and 88 are definitely getting us ready. they have us working each and every day. >> number 81 was back at practice today. just another set of hands for a solid tight end group. the tight end room is one of the best. >> i can honestly say i've been with tight end groups. -- obviously, gronk and mar telos are two of the best. >> and it's turning into an all hands group. >>> patriots open up thursday night at gillette. and patriots game day at 7:00. and right after the game, we'll have the post game show. see it here on for the patriots. >>> the red sox are back home and off today. it will be the last time to see a-rod. dustin pedroia says he won't be missed. >> obviously, everything comes to an end. he's play add long time and done a lot of things. obviously, i wish him the best. over