James Sanders did not attend the Combine. He weighed in at 214 for his Pro-Day, was listed at 207 as a rookie on the Pats 2005 roster, and is currently listed at 210. He's played both base Safety positions as well as Nickel and Dime Safety roles. He plays FS for the Pats generally staying deep while Harrison and Meriweather play up closer to the LOS.
Meriweather has been able to do his Rodney Jr. imitation this year where he's playing in the midst of the action allowing him to use his instincts to make plays. With one sack and four interceptions he's been put on the path that may eventually allow him to join Rodney in the 30-30 club. He's the ballhawk whom BB was testing as a replacement for Asante Samuel - instead of CB it looks like he's found a niche in the SS/Rover role were his playmaker instincts are allowed to have free reign.
James Sanders is the "old man" who inherited the Field General role for the secondary when Rodney went down. He's shown an ability to hold a patchwork secondary together, something his predecessor Geno Wilson was unable to do in 2006. I'll be surprised if James isn't re-signed.
Lewis Sanders is reprising the Artrell Hawkins/Chad Scott role - veteran CB capable of playing anywhere on the field to stabilize a shaky situation. I believe he's played well enough this season to earn another one year deal in the offseason.
If James and Lew Sanders are re-signed, BB may not feel he needs to make any major moves for the secondary - the younger guys are growing up before our eyes with a chance to earn 11-5 and a post-season trip.
