Brandon Lloyd is the latest wide receiver the Patriots will look for as their outside threat to connect with Tom Brady in a way that is similar to Randy Moss in 2007.

Lloyd talked about the importance of getting into sync with Brady, who has tended to have a great deal of trust in certain receivers and limited in others.

"We're getting there," said Lloyd.

Lloyd has previous experience in Josh McDaniels' offense from when they were together with the Broncos.

"It's important for us to get that timing down, and this is the only way that we can simulate a game-time situation. So we're taking the preseason very seriously," said Lloyd.