patsox23

On what do people base their opinion of him? I loved his INT return for TD and he definitely seemed to see more action, and make a couple plays, during the late part of the season, but I'm wondering why people are high on him - not that one shouldn't be, just that I feel like there is almost no sample and, if any, a small SMALL sample size.

Some mentioned Rodney Harrison making a comment about him. What was it exactly, and have there been any other indications that Sanders is, in any way, special?

Again, this may sound like I disagree. I don't necessarily. I'm just a little curious and hoping that it's not a matter of he's-a-young-Patriot-so-we-think-he's-a-future-stud-ness.

T-ShirtDynasty

Pure, blind, homeristic hope?

PATSNUTme

who dat in your avatar?

patsox23

Right, yes, of course. But, ya know, BESIDES that.

BelichickFan

Found it after looking through the press conference archives :

http://www.patriots.com/mediacenter/...=13350&pcid=85

Nothing stunning but worthwhile. He was certainly Nostradameus on The Hobbitt :

"Q: How have you been able to help the other young defensive backs as they move into new roles with your absence?

RH: I have talked to James Sanders. I know James and we are different players, but I know he is going to go in there and he will play fine. James is a talented guy. He is smart. He is one of those rookies that seems a lot wiser and has a lot more wisdom beyond his years. I think in terms of going out there and playing, I think we will be fine at the strong safety position. He is going to go out there and make plays. He is a tough guy. I have been talking to them in terms of what they need to do and make sure they play together and that each and every individual handles their responsibility. Ellis Hobbs is another guy that I have been talking to because his role increases. I think he played pretty well last week against the Falcons."

PATSNUTme

Next year Sanders will have the benefit of learning from Rodney when he is on the field and in practice. James won't be getting many reps during game time as Rodney will be out there most of the time.

letekro

The guy made a few great form tackles in limited action on ST and in the secondary. Then you've got the INT return and Rodney singling him out. There wasn't much to base it on, but he made a few nice plays and didn't appear to make any glaring, bad ones.

T-ShirtDynasty

An anonymous future glaucoma survivor.

PATSNUTme

I thought that is might be a new addition to your family.

PatsWorldChamps

he might actually get a lot of time, depending on who we draft/sign as FA... i expect rodney to come back in week 8 or so, a la tedy