Simply put, we'll see after the Bengals game. The Pats are going against the best QB they've faced yet this year. If Sanders still holds his own then I agree with bringing back Rodney slowly but if Palmer torches him then Rodney may need to be put right back as the starter.
Better? I don't think Sanders is there yet. He may never be the leader that Rodney is. But I love his steady improvment and potential-he won't turn 24 until November. Seems like his name was called on half the tackles in the first 40 minutes. It's great to have that depth at SS, with # 37 as his mentor.
Rodney is the man. He will start. Nice to have a quality player like in reserve like J.Sanders. But, he's not as good as Rodney. He should have wrapped M.Lynch up at the 2 but didn't. Allowed their only TD of the day. Rodney brings him down. If Rodney struggles in pass coverage. I guess you could put Sanders in. But, I don't see that happening.