Adalius Thomas, signed to a free agent contract worth $35.04 million over five years, has been billed as a difference-maker on defense. After Randy Moss, he is the offseason pickup Patriots [team stats] fans most want to see during games, the player theyre most curious about. Friday night, they got their first look. The versatile linebacker made his debut in the Pats preseason opener, a 13-10 loss to Tampa Bay. Source: BostonHerald.com