November 7, 2008 Lewis Sanders missed practice on Friday, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:Sanders has little value in IDP leagues, and shouldn't weaken the Patriots' defense too much.
November 1, 2008 Lewis Sanders has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts due to his hamstring ailment, according to NFL.com.
Our View:Sanders is not a solid NFL defensive back, and also holds no value in IDP leagues.
October 2, 2008 Lewis Sanders did not participate in Thursday's practice while nursing his ailing hamstring, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View:If Sanders is unable to play in Week 5 at San Francisco, that could force rookies Terrence Wheatley and Jonathan Wilhite into action. They have both shown improvement, but will be viewed as a weak link in the Patriots' secondary.
September 30, 2008 Lewis Sanders missed Monday's practice, according to the Boston Globe. Sanders was not present for the Patriots' last practice Thursday before their bye either.
Our View:If Sanders is unable to play in Week 5 at San Francisco, that could force rookies Terrence Wheatley and Jonathan Wilhite into action. They have both shown improvement, but will be viewed as a weak link in the Patriots' secondary.
September 10, 2008 One of the biggest question marks coming into the season for the Patriots was, who was going to take the spot of departed corner back Asante Samuel? It looks like the answer again this week will be, Lewis Sanders. Last week against the Chiefs, Sanders recorded three tackles and performed to Bill Belichick's high standards, according to Providence Journal.
Our View:Bilichick said the decision on the starter will be week by week depending on the match-ups. This week Sanders will be the starter against the Jets.
