New England Patriots lose another starter

     The already battered New England Patriots lost another starter.  Pro-Bowl linebacker Adalius Thomas will have season ending surgery for his broken forearm.  This is another blow for a team that has lost several key starters this year.  Despite the loss of Tom Brady, Roney Harrison, Laurence Maroney and Thomas New England has still manged to play well and is tied for first place in the AFC East Division.  They have a respectable 6 – 3 record, however they will have a big game on Thursday November 13th when they face of with the Division rival New York Jets who are also 6 – 3.