1.   Manning had some aluminum foil that they were tinkering with at the plant.

2.   At least Manning has Edgerrin James at running back, but James will also be a marked man.

3.   But Manning has enough experience in the process to be patient.

4.   Manning had a dilemma.

5.   Manning had praise for few people.

6.   Manning has the pedigree.

7.   On first down, Manning had slot receiver Torrance Small streaking deep down the right seam on a pattern the two had modified on the sideline.

8.   Original elements of the Alhambra Theater, where Manning had his first professional engagement, also still exist in the building.

9.   Shopping for his breakfast cereal at bedtime aside, Manning never has second thoughts about trading his busy life for one of anonymity.

10.   The Patriots are hoping Manning has another learning experience Sunday, though they fully understand they will be paid back for that first game, sooner or later.