FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill Belichick isnt ready to rule out injured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for Thursday nights game against the Texans.The Patriots coach also isnt interested in sharing any contingency plans he might have.Garoppolo was a limited participant in practice Tuesday as he continues to recover from the right shoulder injury he sustained late the first half of New Englands win over the Dolphins last week . The third-year quarterback sat out Mondays practice.The Patriots have yet to add another quarterback to the roster, increasing the possibility that rookie Jacoby Brissett could make his first career start against Houston (2-0) if Garoppolo cant go. In that situation, receiver Julian Edelman would be the emergency option.It didnt stop an onslaught of Garoppolo-related health questions on Tuesday. It drove Belichick to the point of agitation as he was pressed about Garoppolos status.He has been looked at. He has been treated, like every other player, Belichick said.As inquiries persisted, he made it clear that whatever is going on with Garoppolo, what was best for his health would take precedence.Im a football coach. Im not a doctor, Belichick said.But he does have a reputation of being a master of misdirection.Texans coach Bill OBrien has seen Belichick in action up close as a former Patriots assistant from 2007 to 2011.I think we have to be ready for their roster, OBrien said. We have to understand the skill sets on their roster.He also has memories of Edelman, a former college quarterback, showing off his skills during Patriots practices. OBrien was there when they initially drafted Edelman.He was a shotgun, wildcat quarterback at Kent State -- and really good at it, OBrien said. I can remember doing some of those things with him over the couple of years I was with him in practice there. So I know that he can do that stuff.There are also wild card players than can come into play as well, with OBrien noting that receiver Danny Amendola can also throw the ball.OBrien also has lots of respect for Brissett, a big load at 6-foot-4, 235 pounds, who he said looked very comfortable in the extended minutes he got during the preseason. It presents yet another preparation challenge for a Houston defense that has held its opponents under 15 points in each of their two victories over Chicago and Kansas City.Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler has respect for the position that both New England quarterbacks are navigating while trying to seize opportunities afforded to them because of the unavailability of a sure Hall of Fame quarterback.Osweiler, after all, just left a situation in Denver in which he found himself sharing time with former Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning. Its a setup that required both patience and discipline.I do know what Jimmys going through right now. Ive been in those shoes, Osweiler said. I was in those shoes for three and half years before I really got my opportunity. I say patience because thats a long time to sit and not play.The approach always must be the same, he said.Every single day you need to earn your spot on the roster, Osweiler said. Just from the way Jimmys been playing, I can tell he hasnt wasted a single day. Whether I was the backup or I was playing last year, I wanted to show up and get better every single day...There was a coach that told me `If youre not getting better, youre getting replaced.Game notes Tight end Rob Gronkowski was again a limited practice participant Tuesday as he works his way back from the hamstring injury that caused him to miss the first two games. He initially came out to Tuesday in full pads, but was sent back to the locker room to change his gear for helmets and sweatpants workout. I havent been in full pads for a while, so I kind of felt like I wanted to get used to it, he said. 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MONZA, Italy -- Max Verstappen was greeted by a chorus of boos and derogatory whistles when he walked onto pit lane before a crowd of red-clad Ferrari fans at the Italian Grand Prix on Thursday.It was quite a contrast from last weekends Belgian GP, where thousands of orange-clad Dutch fans cheered on the Red Bull driver during a tangle with the two Ferrari cars.The hostile reception in Monza, which is effectively Ferraris home track, came immediately after Verstappen said he would stick with his aggressive tactics.Ill just do my own thing and show my driving style like it was before, Verstappen said.In Belgium, Verstappen went wheel-to-wheel with Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel on the first turn, and infuriated Raikkonen with aggressive blocking moves later in the race.Raikkonen lost his cool and angrily berated Verstappen in Spa.Personally, I have nothing against Max. Hes doing a good job and hes fast, Raikkonen said. Its just certain things, at least in my opinion, its not correct if you have to slow down or brake at full speed.The Ferraris were pushed wide during the incident and, as a consequence, Raikkonen nudged into the side of Vettel.That was very unfortunate, Verstappen said. There were no penalties given so theres no reason to change something. We all learn from it as well. Even when you are a very experienced driver you can still learn.Vettel, the four-time Formula One champion, was still planning to have a chat with Verstappen about the incident. 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So, its not because other drivers tell me that I have to change my driving style that I will change my driving style.The duel between Verstappen and Ferrari has, for the moment, overshadowed the ongoing battle between championship leader Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, who is nine points behind.Rosberg won in Belgium after Hamilton was forced to start on the back row but Hamilton has won in Monza the past two years. Last year, Hamilton achieved a grand slam at the storied circuit outside Milan, dominating each practice session then taking pole position and the checkered flag.Ferrari hasnt won its home race since Fernando Alonso in 2010.It comes at a right time. We need a bit of a boost, said Vettel, who finished second in Monza a year ago in his debut season with Ferrari. It would be a dream come true to win here dressed in red. ... We have a good chance to fight for the podium and maybe more.---Andrew Dampf on Twitter: www.twitter.com/asdampf ' ' '