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Seau's words hitting home

Veteran making impact for Patriots without stepping on field

Updated: December 2, 2009, 12:42 AM ET
By Mike Reiss | ESPNBoston.com

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Shortly before they charge out of the tunnel Monday night at the Louisiana Superdome, the Patriots will come together one final time in their locker room. All eyes will turn to veteran linebacker Junior Seau.

This has been the pregame routine since Seau rejoined the Patriots on Oct. 14.

"We all gather up, and there is a silence in the room, and everybody is just looking at him," said rookie defensive lineman Myron Pryor. "You're listening to him speak, and ...

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