FOXBORO -- Wes Welker probably has some ugly memories from the last time New England played the Texans.
FOXBORO -- How do you know Texans Week is a big one?
New England had 52 out of 53 players on the field for Friday practice (60 out of 61 if you include the full 'P'-squad).
FOXBORO -- No Patriot appreciates Wes Welker more than his quarterback.
Tom Brady was given yet another opportunity to talk about why on Wednesday.
FOXBORO -- It will be difficult for the Patriots to simulate in practice exactly how disruptive Houston defensive end J.J. "Swatt" can be in the passing game.
FOXBORO -- Bill Belichick has a saying quarterback Tom Brady has repeated at press conferences before.
"The season doesn't really start until Thanksgiving," it goes.
