We're used to seeing the New England Patriots in sweat shirts or uniforms. Friday they came in their Sunday best for Friday's AFC press conference. Setting the tone was coach Bill Belichick, who dumped his usual gray hooded sweatshirt, for a light green dress shirt and dark green khakis.

Of note: he still had the sleeves rolled up, so they resembled the cut-off sleeves of his gray hoodie. Must be his fashion statement. Also, he wore brown loafers with no socks.

He was followed by Mike Vrabel, Tedy Bruschi, Kevin Faulk and Tom Brady. Faulk was the best dressed, in a pin-striped maroon vest and slacks, with silver shoes.

As far as what they said in advanced of Sunday's AFC title game with the San Diego Chargers at Gillette Stadium:

Belichick stressed the turnover factor, saying protecting the ball was "a point of emphasis'' in practice this week.

Vrabel on long San Diego drives: "If they have the ball for 12-13 plays, two things are happening. One is that Tom Brady doesn't have the ball and two is that they're getting a chance to score.''

Bruschi on weekly distractions: "We feed off it and become closer from it.''

Faulk, on his captaincy this year: "It means to much to me. It's one of the most important things in my life.''

Brady on a possible Hollywood career after football: "I'm not quitting this job just yet. I hope that's a long time from now. I'm still a young guy.''

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