New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, in Foxborough...

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New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo is attended to on the field after injuring his right knee during the first half of...

...SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 5: Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots tackles Frank Gore #21 the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick...

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New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) celebrates a stop as Miami Dolphins center Jake Grove (64) and quarterback Chad Henne look...

New England Patriots linebackers Adalius Thomas (96) and Jerod Mayo (51) congratulate each other as they leave the field after stopping the Miami Dolphins on fourth...

...Bill Belichick smiles during a news conference as he discusses the Patriots first round draft pick, Jerod Mayo, picked 10th overall, Saturday, April 26, 2008 in Foxboro, Mass

Jerod Mayo was a beast last year for the Pats. So is it really important what number you...

...Jones #20 of the New York Jets is stood up at the Goal Line by Linebacker Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots on November 13, 2008 at Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Massachusetts. Jets...

...Foxboro, MA, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Trent Edwards (5) is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium

New England Patriots v San Francisco 49ers SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 5: Linebacker Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots plays defense against the San Francisco 49ers during their game...

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Linebacker Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots chases a ball carrier during a NFL football game against...

FOXBORO, MA - JUNE 7: First-round draft selection Jerod Mayo #5 of the New England Patriots prepares for a play during Mini Camp at Gillette Stadium...

...FILE ** Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo yells to his team during a football practice in this Aug. 14, 2007 file photo in...

FOXBOROUGH, MA - MAY 2: First-round draft selection Jerod Mayo #51 runs during the afternoon-session of the New England Patriots Rookie Mini Camp on May...