11.   Another young Patriot, sophomore running back Kevin Faulk, has slid so far down the depth chart that he may consider the same thing.

12.   As a result, there will be some changes this week in the way the Bruins practice and perhaps in the depth chart.

13.   As it stands, the Diamondbacks were exploring other ways Tuesday to trade for Womack, which would further push Gilkey down their depth chart.

14.   At Notre Dame, Levens hurt his knee during his freshman year, free-falling practically off the depth chart at running back.

15.   At the moment, the depth chart shows Stephane Matteau, Mark Osborne, and Nick Kypreos.

16.   At the end of the season, only little-used, second-year veteran Charlie Williams was listed behind them on the depth chart.

17.   Based on preseason performance, the coaching staff leapfrogged Brady ahead of ex-Miami quarterback Damon Huard on the depth chart.

18.   Beard hurt his right leg in mid-August and was dropped to third on the depth chart.

19.   Before the mental tape measure could be applied, Gray Mosier acknowledged his position on the University of Texas depth chart and volunteered a confession.

20.   Behind Sanders and Smith on the depth chart is Alundis Brice, who saw limited playing time last season as a rookie.