The Steelers were a team in flux a year ago, their star quarterback about to sit out a four-game suspension.
Chad Ochocinco has found a new NFL home.
Tom Brady has done plenty of traveling this offseason _ to Brazil for Carnival, to Mexico where he navigated a water slide and to the Kentucky Derby where he sported a Panama hat over his long locks.

Bill Belichick is closing in on Don Shula.

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker says he regrets comments he made referring to foot-fetish reports involving New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.

Antonio Cromartie made it clear he couldn't stand Tom Brady.
The sign hangs just inside the entrance where the Patriots report to work in the morning: "WHEN YOU COME HERE ... Do your job."
Deion Branch has Randy Moss' old locker, starting spot and confidence from quarterback Tom Brady.

The NFL's playoff picture might be muddled in the middle. At the top, it's crystal clear, thanks to the Patriots and Falcons.