Watson having a rebound season

With an improved perspective, Watson is having one of his best seasons.

Handing out some early-season awards

...a physical edge has helped fill the void left by Rodney Harrison's retirement. Runner-ups: Tully Banta-Cain, Mike Wright, Benjamin Watson Disappointing performer: Joey Galloway -- Receiver inked a one-year contract and was...

Patriots have answered most questions

How have the Patriots answered some key preseason questions?

DENVER - OCTOBER 11: Quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos is sacked by linebacker Tully Banta-Cain #95 of the New England Patriots during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on...

After bye, Pats will see Denver copycats

After bye, Patriots will face Denver-like formations.

...quarterback Josh Johnson (11) is sacked by New England Patriots safety Pat Chung (25) and linebacker Tully Banta-Cain (95) during an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, London, Sunday Oct. 25, 2009. (AP Photo...

Patriots penalty watch

...Neal -- 4 TE Chris Baker -- 3 OLB Adalius Thomas -- 3 WR Sam Aiken -- 2 DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain -- 2 LT Matt Light -- 2 OT Sebastian Vollmer -- 2 NT Vince Wilfork -- 2 Penalty count (single...

Pats manage to rebuild and still win

Patriots' younger, faster defensive unit an impressive surprise.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Tully Banta-Cain (#95) of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring the fourth touchdown during the NFL International Series...

Pine time or prime time for QBs

Midseason dictates some of the worst offenses consider switching quarterbacks. Sometimes it's not the best idea to change signal-callers, John Clayton writes in his latest mailbag.

Patriots mailbag is delivered

...possible contract extension until after the season. 2) Adalius Thomas follow-up. 3) Derrick Burgess and Tully Banta-Cain and their presence as edge rushers. 4) Is the NFL for real when it says it...

Mailbag: Return from London

This week's Pats mailbag touches on Burgess' improved play and more.

Patriots' defensive snaps

...61 DE/OLB Derrick Burgess -- 53 of 61 CB Leigh Bodden -- 53 of 61 DE/OLB Tully Banta-Cain -- 50 of 61 CB Darius Butler -- 49 of 61 ILB Gary Guyton -- 47 of 61 CB...

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Tully Banta-Cain (#95) of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring the fourth touchdown during the NFL International Series...

Bruschi on Tap: Hitting the bye on high

Five observations from the Patriots' dominating victory over the Bucs.