PHOENIX -- The attention will eventually turn to football. We think. But the focus on this Monday of week was squarely on the investigation into the ' activities before the AFC Championship Game. The story can't start to quiet down when new developments pop up each day. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer on Monday, reporting that the NFL has zeroed in on a ' locker-room attendant who was seen on surveillance video taking the footballs from the official's locker room prior to kickoff against the .That was the first big surprise. The second one came when owner Robert Kraft preceded 's introductory pre s conference with a of innocence. "If the (Ted) Wells investigation is not Joe Maddon Jersey able to definitely determine that our organization tampered with the air pre sure in the footballs, I would expect and hope the league would apologize to our entire team and in particular coach Belichick and for what they have had to endure the last week. I am disappointed in the way the entire matter has been handled and reported upon," Kraft said. Wells, meanwhile, that indicated the investigation won't be over for weeks. He also advised against "public comment concerning the matter" until the investigation is over. Perhaps Kraft's mi sive will be the final major salvo on the topic this week, although we doubt it. Monday sure felt like an attempt for various parties to get in the last word before moving on to Seattle. Here's what else we learned Monday at the :PatriotsBy surprising the a sembled crowd, owner Robert Ben Zobrist Jersey Kraft was able to lift the weight off of momentarily and put the attention squarely on his own shoulders. This could be a week where we learn something about . With plenty of time to filibuster, Brady might actually answer some questions about his legacy, his future plans and his thoughts on 15 very interesting years. He almost bit on a question about Joe Montana's prowe s and the potential of going down as the best quarterback of all time. has a plan to turn this controversy against the . He has to. The coach appeared relaxed and calm on Monday, joking with a few international reporters while sidestepping any questions related to the ongoing investigation.As for Brady Cole Hamels Jersey 's legacy, we know that he . guard told that . "If he keeps working the way he does, I don't see why not," said Connolly. "He's a hard worker and a great competitor." With Brady's father believing his son's time in New England it's fair to wonder if the final chapter of his storied playing career might unfold elsewhere. defensive tackle said is the best running back New England will face this season, calling the hard-charging bruiser a "legit" force. Safety agreed, telling us that New England will need "all 11 guys" to attack Beast Mode when he has the ball.Kraft certainly helped take the pre sure off his coach and quarterback, and his timing was perfect. We couldn't help but sense an ugly and awkward tension in the room as piles of sports reporters waited for the media se sion to begin. There's no way New England can avoid questions about the deflation busine s -- it will linger all week -- but the managed to escape Monday's pre ser intact.- Kerry Wood Jersey - Marc Se sler and Conor OrrSeahawksThe are on Sunday. Coach was even watching cut-ups earlier in the day, seeking any pointers that might help his defenders against the NFL's most dominant red-zone threat.Carroll revealed a commonality with his opponent: , the ' season at Kansas City.Carroll stre sed that there is "no place" this week for talk of Seattle dethroning New England as the NFL's next great dynasty. The will allow their minds to explore that territory after the game.Linebacker expects the to be an "automatic" playoff team once Dan Quinn and revamps Atlanta's defense.You knew was smart, but did you realize he is a genius? " is probably one of the most intelligent football players in the league," wide receiver said, "if not one of the ."Perhaps the most surprising news of the day was Carroll's revelation that Robert Kraft asked for input on Danny Hultzen Jersey before hiring the three-time winner. This came just days after as head coach."When he was making his choice to hire coach Belichick, I had one opportunity to say something to him about that," Carroll explained, "and I thought that was really a unique hire, a special hire and a guy that would really fit in well if he let him do what he was capable of doing. I think Bill is a very open, free thinker and a guy that needs that kind of control to be at his best. ... It's worked historically and in extraordinary fashion."*-- Chris We seling *The latest Podcast and tells you whom to trust in XLIX. Find more content on .