Smooth Camp, And Ready To Play Some Football Games! 

Camp has gone very well for me and for the team. We're working hard, working together and playing good football. I think we're getting the system down and the guys are getting into shape and are fine-tuning their conditioning. We play Tampa Bay this week, and I'm looking forward to that. It's time to go against another team. We have seen enough of each other.

I have to say this has been a pretty normal camp. I know that there is a lot of hype out there about the Patriots, but that isn't something we talk about at all. We all know that it doesn't matter what people say about it. We have to go out and perform and win games. That is all that matters. I know it sounds kind of boring, but we are a team that takes it day by day.

Training camp to me is necessary. It's work. It's time to get ready for the regular season. Training camp is physical and the days are long, but I'm one of those guys who is on the computer every day between practices, or on the phone taking care of some of my outside business. I get my rest and keep my mind occupied and it works for me.

My restaurant is something I am trying to get opened here, and I'm hoping it happens in September. We're working hard on it now, and I will let you know when we are ready.

My Foundation is having a fund-raiser that is scheduled for September 21. I am hosting a Jarvis Green Wine Tasting Gala at Johnson and Wales in Providence, R.I. I will have ticket information you shortly, so I hope you support my Foundation.