Otis Smith returns to the Patriots in what continues to be a seemingly humdrum offseason of loading up on veterans. This roster is all about depth -- including a solid showing in Europe by Rohan Davey.

 There's much buzz in Patriot Nation that Otis could play free safety, allowing Wilson to return to corner. Or that Otis is part of a masterplan to ship out Ty Law. I think it's simpler than that at this point. A still solid, trusted vet to play it out in training camp. Nothing will surprise me -- getting cut in camp, to being a starter for #45.


 Felger has it right this morning, Otis isn't part of some big master plan, but a part of the machinery going into camp. Just like the Mike Cloud signing.