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Check-In with the New England Patriots: Defensive Backs
Published: August 11, 2009
They chose to severely revamp their secondary.
Boy, did they need it. They gave up the second most passing touchdowns of any defense (27), and they were near the bottom of the league in passes of over 15 yards.
Much of this was due to the small stature of their cornerbacks. Deltha O’Neal (5’11”), arguably the worst cornerback to ever start for the Patriots, was cut from the team early in the offseason.
Ellis Hobbs (5’9”), whose most famous moment as a Patriot was one that highlighted his diminutive frame (a touchdown pass with seconds remaining in Super Bowl XLII) was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for two fifth-round draft picks in 2010.
Almost immediately, they picked up CBs Leigh Bodden and former Pro Bowler Shawn Springs in free agency. Both players may be approaching...
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