Rob Gronkowski went through an intense workout for about a half hour and was drenched in sweat at the end. That's uncommon, so I'm wondering if it means he won't play tonight. The Patriots operate under different rules with Gronk, as they should, to make sure he's healthy and ready for prime time.
Tom Brady is on the field now, too. He's fully taped, wearing the play sheet on his left wrist and throwing some warmup passes. He is expected to play tonight.
Tom Brady will play against Saints
Tom Brady will be playing tonight, so the starting offense -- or at least the healthy portion of it -- has a chance to build on last week's pair of series.