1. A decision on the future of Tedy Bruschi should come by Thursday, writes ESPN's John Clayton. If he decides to play a 13th season, the Patriots would like to sign the veteran linebacker before the start of free agency.

    "He's taking inventory right now; that's his term," Bruschi's agent, Brad Blank, told the Boston Globe. "His wife is a part of it and he'll make his intentions known soon."

    Bruschi, who turns 35 in June, led the Patriots in tackles last season.

  2. Because of his inability to play in a 3-4 defense, The New York Jets have given 25-year-old LB Johnathan Vilma the permission to seek a trade. There's one catch: he's not allowed to negotiate with New England. Not to worry, the Pats also run a 3-4 defense, where Vilma would be useless.

    However, this does make me wonder: if the Jets knew how bad Vilma performed in a 3-4 defense, why not allow him to seek a trade to New England? It would no doubt hurt the team, right? Maybe the Jets are nervous that Belichick might actually be able to turn this guy into a top 3-4 linebacker causing the Jets to look like fools. Just a thought.

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