New England has been working hard on certain parts of the their team, infusing it with new energy, while still trying to keep enough of a core to give them the chance to be real contenders again in the coming years. There is a good question as to how their defense is doing. They sent Vrabel away and there are several other veterans who have left. What they perhaps need is even more youth to be brought into the lineup there. That’s what Bleacherreport seems to be thinking right now. The defense has often been one of their best, and they made some big changes after the 07 season, but the defense would’ve given them many troubles during the playoffs, had they been able to get into the playoffs this year.

The Patriots are in fact the first team to go 16-0. This was one of their best seasons. They really made the most and best off-season moves. The reason of their great success is connected with a series of important acquisitions that the team made during the season. They acquired Randy Moss, Wes Welker and Adalius Thomas, plus worked out a deal with Asante Samuel. Of course, they also had Tom Brady. Very soon this football team gained a well-deserved fame of a Super Bowl favorite.

The New England Patriots claimed to have re-signed defensive lineman Rashad Moore and have released defensive backs Eddie Jackson and Rashad Baker. Moore is a famous player, who has played for such teams as the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Jets. Moore signed as a free agent with the Patriots on June 8, then he was released Sept. 1 and now is resigned. Baker, a backup safety, is a very special player for the team. He had 14 tackles in seven games for the Patriots. Jackson, a backup cornerback, had one defensive tackle and four special team tackles in three games.