Does Brian Waters give Patriots NFL's best O-line?

WR Chad Ochocinco and DL Albert Haynesworth have been the Patriots' most high-profile summer acquisitions, but new G Brian Waters may prove the best.

After surprisingly parting with the Chiefs in July, Waters signed in New England over the weekend. He could take over at right guard, a position that's become an injury black hole for the team.

"Brian has a good level of experience. I think his playing style is one that we feel like -- the way that he plays the position is kind of the way we feel like we would want it played," said coach Bill Belichick on Monday.

"We've gone up against him a number of times. I have a lot of respect for Brian: his play, his professionalism, what he brings to the team."

He brings 11 years of NFL experience. Waters, LT Matt Light and LG Logan Mankins were all Pro Bowlers in 2010 who have been first-team all-pros during their careers.

"I've been a fan of Brian's for quite a while now," said Mankins. "He's a good player and a good guy so we're happy to have him."

C Dan Koppen is a former Pro Bowler, RT Sebastian Vollmer is a rising star and first-round LT Nate Solder is waiting in the wings.

It adds up to what could be the best line in the league in 2011, which would be just fine with MVP QB Tom Brady, who's been under siege in New England's last three playoff games, all losses.

"It was just about finding a situation that was best for me," said Waters, a five-time Pro Bowler. "It's a great organization, so why not? The record speaks for itself. It's a football team that's a contender year in and year out."