When examining the Patriots' defense going into this past offseason, one of the most secure-looking groups was the secondary, particularly with Christian Gonzalez leading the cornerback group. But that didn't mean adding a player like veteran Carlton Davis III was a bad idea. In fact, it was widely applauded considering his career achievements.
And clearly, the Patriots wanted to be sure they got him in the door by awarding him a hefty contract to play alongside their franchise superstar in Gonzalez. Davis' arrival prompted plenty of excitement about the defense's potential this year, yet he hasn't lived up to that optimism through the first seven games.