Ellis Hobbs analysis

The Patriots' logjam at cornerback has been broken with today's trade of Ellis Hobbs to the Philadelphia Eagles for two 2009 fifth-round draft. Patriots deal Hobbs to Eagles Seattle Post Intelligencer Pats trade Hobbs to Eagles acquire Ellis Hobbs from Patriots for two picks Pro Football Weekly.

Rich Ohrnberger analysis:

It started with the Patriots trading veteran cornerback Ellis Hobbs to the Philadelphia Eagles for two fifth-round draft Patriots move up and take OG with in the 23rd pick in the 4th round The Queensberry Rules.

A history of Belichick's draft magic:

The Patriots can thank the Baltimore Ravens for cornerback Ellis Hobbs. Baltimore sent its 2005 third-round selection heads UConn draft class. It's unlikely Butler will start his rookie season, as the Patriots have Ellis Hobbs, Leigh Bodden, Terrence Wheatley, Jonathan Wilhite and Shawn Springs. Ravens trade 4th and 6th round picks for two 5th round picks from the Patriots that were acquired in a trade with Ellis Hobbs to Philadelphia.

Backing up Ellis Hobbs, Slater returned 11 kickoffs for 155 yards. He also finished second on the team in special teams tackles small but was very good in the Senior Bowl. Might be another Ellis Hobbs type. Butler gives the Patriots depth with cornerbacks Ellis Hobbs [stats], a starter, and Leigh Bodden entering the final year. Ellis Hobbs, Cornerback. It's tough to shake the sight of him getting burnt by Giants receiver Plaxico Burress in Super Bowl XLIII.

Having Tate handle return duties would lighten the load Ellis Hobbs carries; though Hobbs has been stellar on kick returns for New England.