maybe garofalo needed some on offense. so we go from there. i'm not surprised at anything that's going on with the quarterbacks. >> reporter: didn't you think garofalo needed more work? >> the head coach is a better judge than we are. when you watch him, you say sure. all i know is that on the internet, steve, on twitter, it is the rage right now. it's been the debate all week. wrestling an alligator saying i am, i am, i am, and tom brady. >> we're going to revisit that video, steve. >> reporter: oh, let's not. [ laughter ] >> see you, guys. don't miss the pre-season finale, the official patriots station. the fun start as the 7:00. >> as for the aforementioned fun steve had with the alligator. oh, we have that. >> we'll show you the studio guest who got t we can call steve the alligator wrangler now. >> plus, donald trump finally delivering his immigration plan. the supporter who enthusiastically endorsed him just weeks ago but now says trump has gone too far. >> move in day is always eventful for college stunts in boston. the nasty surprises

espn.com is reporting not only is garofalo not going to play, he's not even going to dress. which means the jacoby show starts. the guy who ended the game starting tonight. he is anxious, fired up and ready to go. this happens because jimmy garofalo went down with a sprained right shoulder and had to leave the game. so now all eyes are on the rookie. who will be his backup? we've got that coming up 6:00. that's the story on the other side of the field. back to you. steve burton, thank you so much. >>> people were holding their breath and then jacoby stepped in pup i wouldn't say awesome, but he was serviceable. robert kraft says we got the win last week. he has been in the high pressure situations before. he's not the only pats player. talk about jimmy g. >> it looks like it will be next week or the week after. also, let's talk about rob gronkowski. there is a ton of speculation on whether rob will play or not. there are positive signs saying rob is going to play. first and foremost, he's been telling his teammates all week long that he's going to play. then we have the vide

if you're wondering what garofalo listens to, speeches from mohammed ali. the greatest of all-time. he continues to prepare for the first regular season start. number ten has had two-plus years to watch and learn from tom brady. he says all that time and preparation has helped slow field. >> i feel like it has. especially since rookie year and last year, you just -- i think the biggest part of that is the mental part. once you know the offense, you know what you're looking for on defense and everything like that, you can mentally break it down to you almost know where you're going with the ball. and so it's a comfortable feeling. >> preparing for his first game after he was acquired from the bears in the off- season. they're hoping they will form this season. number 88 says he can't wait to get started. >> it's always excited to get another nfl season. you can't take it for granted. a lot of people coming and going. just enjoying the moment. i get butterflies before every game. i think once you lose those butterflies, it's time hang them up. >> wbz has the season opener covered for

. >> reporter: you can bet jimmy garofalo will feel a lot better about his first regular season if i was a betting man, i'd say gronk will play. david? >> i like that. thank you so much, dan. >>> the patriots opener is sunday at arizona and we kick things off with game day at 11:30. the pats and cards get under way sunday night at 8:30 as soon as the game is over, the fifth quarter is on wbz. again, right after that final snap. lisa? >>> tonight we're tracking two changes in our weather. a risk of downpours and very high h be taking a run at a record. >> reporter: we could be flirting with the 90s, which doesn't scream september for us. the heat is on the way and a few downpours as well. if you take a closer look, some of the storms are moving through new york state. the air over new england, tell me if this sounds familiar, is not as conducive for storms as they have in new york. i think at least some of these will survive the trip east tonight. here's a look at the time line. some of those are getting into approaching worcester county. the best chances will be across western and ce

. >> reporter: jimmy garofalo is not scheduled to play, but he is still getting loose as was julian edleman. let's lear it for the man who will be calling it, danny roche. >> reporter: this is the final opportunity for many players to crack the 53-man roster of the patriots. among them, d.j. foster. last week finally healthy, in against carolina. five kutches for 42 yards. as for his approach this week? >> i just have to keep going. whatever the coaches bring the opportunities my way, have i to take advantage of it and do everything i can, especially with the game coming up. i go out and work hard. >> reporter: there will be many other players trying for the last opportunity as well, such as tight end a.j. derby and we'll see if they can get it done to win a roster levan reid. >> thank you, danny. it's obvious the main focus has been the quarterback but when you talk about the game, if you are handing out a gold star it would be to the defense. they have eight take aways this pre-season. right now, they see no reason to slow down. >> we have to keep going out there working on techniques, st

this is not a time for a letdown and we're pretty much garofalo and the patriots kin to play for the opener. rob gronkowski took part in the second straight practice. he continues to battle back from a hamstring injury. check this out, multiple reports say julian edleman has been find $26,000 for a hit on a defensive player on sunday night. edleman decked the cardinals' linebacker with a helmet to helmet hit. he will fine. >>> great weekend ahead for boston sports. we've got the red sox and the patriots playing the dolphins in this atmosphere. i'm telling you right now, you'll want to get a ticket for this weekend's game. guys, back to you. don't call on me for that ticket. >> come on. you know people, steve. >> reporter: i do. >> wbz is so proud to be your official patriots station, by the way. don't miss patriots all access tomorrow night 7:00 on channel 4. sunday is the opener as the the fifth quarter is on my tv 38 right after the game. >>> still ahead, an epic fail in roommate relations goes viral. >> we'll show you the cringe worthy e-mail chain from a coed with an attitude and

when brad garofalo, jr.'s father was killed in the ambush on law enforcement in didn't want to lose track of his pain. they wanted to do something big for him. but that is about the time the rains came and kept on coming. some of those same friends ending up losing most of what they owned in a historic flood. >> everybody was affected. for these kids to be as resilient as they are, they have showed up for practice. we started practice two weeks ago. even before school started back. >> reporter: they didn't forget about their friend brad and the first football game back seemed like the perfect time to let him know that. >> it means to me, it means to make everyone better, happier. instead of being down and upset. >> it is just amazing. phenomenal. all around. i mean, you can't... i know that i got teary-eyed and a little emotion. you know, behind all that, i got comfort, too. >> very proud. i'm glad to be able to do it. it is a great privilege to be here. we thank them very much. >> definitely proud. >> report