New England Patriots

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New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) tries to bring down Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) as he heads down field with the ball during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs off the field with the ball after scoring on a three-yard touchdown pass during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning flashes a thumbs up after the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 26-16 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty talks to a reporter, left, while standing in front of his locker as cornerback Alfonzo Dennard, right, packs up his personal items in the locker room at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. The Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game Sunday in Denver ending their season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty listens to a reporter's question while standing in front of his locker during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. The Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game Sunday in Denver ending their season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick listens to a reporter's question during a media availability at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. The Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game Sunday in Denver ending their season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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New England Patriots rookie free-agent, defensive tackle Joe Vellano, walks past quarterback Tom Brady's locker carrying an autographed team ball and a helmet at the NFL football team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Jan. 20, 2014. The Patriots lost to the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game Sunday in Denver ending their season. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)