1.   And Saturday night against the Eagles in Jackson, Miss., they will unveil Carter as that threat in certain passing situations.

2.   Another Patriots mystery is why clutch wide receiver Shawn Jefferson is on the sideline in a key passing situation and Vincent Brisby is on the field.

3.   Another rookie, Tedy Bruschi, became a valuable contributor in passing situations.

4.   Another, James Farrior, the top pick, was a linebacker in passing situations, almost a full-time position.

5.   As a result, Young found himself in third-down passing situations, with the Patriots blitzing him and not enough blockers to account for the rushers.

6.   As such, McGarity said he expects to be more of a third-down threat in passing situations against Hawaii.

7.   As the season progressed, he returned a few punts, and even came in on some third-down passing situations.

8.   At the least, Buckley will get the chance to share time with Miller, who is replaced during passing situations by the nickel linebacker Scott Galyon.

9.   Before Bush returned from a knee injury suffered in the preseason, Bradford would move from corner to safety in passing situations, replacing starting strong safety William White.

10.   Benson took the field for one play but had no carries against the Sooners because coaches were concerned about his inexperience as a blocker and receiver in passing situations.