| The cornerback did not assist the training camp | | | | with the practice that Samuel missed out. Even |
| for over a month, in addition to being out for | | | | though Samuel did some of his own training, |
| most of the preseason, due to the contract | | | | Belichick considers that it is not enough and that |
| difference of opinion he had going on with the | | | | it's not the same as practicing with the team and |
| team that started when the Patriots applied the | | | | did not mention when he would begin to practice. |
| contract label to the five year expert back in | | | | Samuel was a fourth-round draft pick back in |
| February. As per the holdup the parties were | | | | 2003 from Central Florida and has started |
| unable to come to an agreement by the deadline | | | | thirty-nine games for the New England Patriots. He |
| stipulated on July 17th making a long term bond | | | | also tied the Denver Broncos Champ Bailey for |
| for this season unavailable and forcing them to | | | | the NFL lead in interceptions during the 2006 |
| re-sign for only one more year with the team. | | | | regular season and then returned two more |
| Coach Belichick stated he was happy that they | | | | touchdowns during the playoffs. |
| were able to work things out but he is concerned | | | | |