The Patriots have signed CB Fernando Bryant to a 1-year contract.  Bryant played in 16 games for the Lions last season and he made 69 tackles, defensed 13 passes, forced 1 fumble and intercepted 2 passes.  Bryant has now played in 110 games in his NFL career and he has made 471 tackles, defensed 79 passes, forced 2 fumbles and intercepted 7 passes.  Bryant is a solid player but he is certainly not in Asante Samuel’s league.