The teams and names change, but one thing remains the same from year to year: There are more than a handful of teams that are keeping a close eye on the New England Patriots to see which players they cut.
As long as the Patriots are among the best teams in football, there will be other teams in the league that are hoping to catch a little bit of that residual magic. One way to accomplish that is by adding players who were regarded as good enough to earn a shot at making the Patriots roster.