Lewis Sanders News

If there is one fact that shows just how much the Patriots secondary has changed in a year, it might be this: On the opening week of last season, they started Ellis Hobbs, Lewis Sanders, James Sanders, and Rodney Harrison in their defensive backfield.

Posted by Anthony Stalter Offseason Additions: Derrick Burgess ; Leigh Bodden ; Chris Baker ; Joey Galloway ; Fred Taylor ; Paris Lenon ; Tully Banta-Cain . Offseason Losses: Richard Seymour ; Matt Cassel ; Rodney Harrison ; Heath Evans ; Jabar Gaffney ; LaMont Jordan ; Deltha Oa Neal ; Lewis Sanders .

Posted by ESPN.com's Tim Graham Four days ago, I put together an item with the help of ESPN's research crew that showed the New England Patriots ' opening-day defense could be their youngest since Pete Carroll's first year as head coach .

Deltha O'Neal landed with Houston earlier this month, while another former Patriot defensive back, Lewis Sanders , remains a free agent... Ruud spent much of training camp with Cleveland before being released Monday when the team signed former New York Jets wide receiver Paul Raymond... Safety Rodney Harrison retired from football and took a job as ...

The Denver Broncos agreed to a deal with the New England Patriots to acquire defensive lineman Le Kevin Smith.

On the face of it, training camp competition is good. It should bring out the best in individuals and make clear what is best for the team.

With no returning starters, the Patriots are, well, starting over at cornerback.