Deion Branch is preparing for a possible holdout, as he wants to negotiate an extension before playing for just over $1 million in the fifth season of his rookie contract. ?I?m not in Deion?s shoes,? said Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour, himself a holdout last year. ?Deion?s a heck of a player. I can?t speak on his situation. We like Deion. He?s a Pro Bowl-caliber player and a Super Bowl MVP. He?s been making big plays ever since he?s been here. Of course we?d love to have him on this football team.?