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The Facts:
Branch, the disgruntled holdout in search of a new contract, is preparing to sit out up until the 10th week of the regular season, when he would have to report to be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after this season, according to those who know the Patriots wide receiver. Reported by NFL.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
While NFL Network insider Adam Schefter concedes that stances and viewpoints do change over time, but his report is the latest in a series citing those who know Branch and who insist that the receiver is resolute in his beliefs and he will not be reporting to New England without a new long-term contract or the promise that the Patriots won't slap him with the franchise tag that would prevent him from getting one.

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