The New England Patriots had their first media access since winning the AFC championship and since Tom Brady was seen in New York wearing a brace on his right foot.

Guess who wasn't around for interviews?

Yep, Brady.

Coach Bill Belichick addressed the media and was followed by players Richard Seymour, Adalius Thomas and Mike Vrabel. Asked if Brady was going to talk, a Patriots media representative said, "No.'' And Brady wasn't seen in the locker room either.

Belichick didn't address the "injury'' either. Asked to comment on it, he said. "I don't have any comment on it … The injury report will be out next Wednesday and we're excited to get that to you. I can't wait to give that to everybody. I know you're anxious for it.''

The players who did show up in the locker room thought it was a non-issue.

"Nothing at all,'' said running back Kevin Faulk, when asked what he made of it. "Change the channel. Because I know what type of person, what type of player, Tom is.''

Fullback Heath Evans said he fully expected Brady to play.

We'll see if Brady is at practice this afternoon.

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