Willie Clay, the former Patriots safety, used to say that Parcells's brusque ways and prickly football instincts motivated him.

Willie Clay, a starting cornerback, said: "I still fell pretty god, but now we have to sit and watch and have someone else decide our fate.

New England also had a solid secondary, led by defensive backs Willie Clay (72 tackles, 1 fumble recovery.

And Willie Clay made Kelly pay.

Willie Clay is an asset at safety and receiver Terry Glenn caught a rookie-record 90 passes last season, averaging 12.6 yards per catch.

Willie Clay intercepted Brunell in the end zone, and the drive was over with 3:43 left.

The great Monk was unable to hold onto the high pass and deflected it to Willie Clay.

Willie Clay, of STM Environmental, said he saw only two men near the backhoe.

The 6-foot-3-inch Carter was covered by the 5-10 Willie Clay on one of Carter's patented corner routes in the end zone.

Activated Willie Clay, cornerback, from the practice squad.