I've always thought that Bill Belichick was the best evaluator of talent and that hasn't changed. What has changed is the look of the Patriots roster,with the return of Tom Brady, this team is just itching to get back in action.  Some new faces may not  seem like the ones to take this team to the Super Bowl, but I never second guess Mr. Belichick. New cornerback Leigh Bodden is not a household name, I hadn't even heard of him. He played for Cleveland until he was traded to Detroit in '08, but hold that against him, he can also play special teams. He had 73 tackles, 3 FF, and 1 interception for Detroit.

Fred Taylor is another new player, though better known for his play with the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he has spent his entire career until coming to N.E. From '02-'08 he has had only 2 years that he didn't rush for over 1,000 yrds+. He is excited to come to play for the best team in the NFL and the most classy organization, okay that last part was all me, but he will give relief to Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk.

There's more to come so state tuned.

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