The Patriots believe that Dolphins' linebacker Joey Porter has earned the right to talk trash because of his play this season. "When you have 12-and-a-half, 13-and-a-half sacks or whatever he's got in 10 games, you can pretty much say what you want in this league and get away with it," Patriots' fullback Heath Evans said Tuesday. "Until we do something about him, he's earned the right to say what he wants to say. They're 1-0 against us this year." Evans believes Porter should get much of the credit for the inspired play of the Dolphins' defense this season. "I think he's that fired up every week," Evans said. "He's a competitor. I admire a guy like that on the field." Even Bill Belichick had good things to say about Porter. "He's the same player we've seen," Belichick added. "I think it certainly helps them defensively. Their turnovers, their sacks, some of their big plays on defense have come, as usual, when the offense is in long-yardage situations or they're ahead and (the offense) has to throw, they're taking more chances, they're a little more exposed."