Examining New England Patriots Secondary Following Adrian Wilson’s Release

April 5, 2014   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots won the AFC East in 2013, for the fifth consecutive season and 10th time in 11 years.
However, in Beantown a division title isn't good enough. In fact, anything less than a Super Bowl win is considered a letdown year.
It was the defense that faltered down the stretch last year, but between players returning from injury and new faces, the defense that takes the field in Week 1 this year will look much different from the one Peyton Manning carved up in last year's AFC title game.
The overhaul continued on Friday. As Mike Reiss of ESPN reports, the Patriots released veteran safety Adrian Wilson:
The 34-year-old was brought in last year to vie for the starting spot at strong safety for the Patriots, but after spending all of 2013 on injured reserve, even the five-time Pro Bowler conceded that all but sealed his fate:
Wilson joins 2013 starter Steve Gregory as strong safeties let go by the Pats this offseason. Gregory logged a career-high 79...

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