The Facts: According to Globe staffer Christopher L. Gasper, Jordan's role in New England, if he makes the team, would probably be similar to what he did with the Jets when he served as a change-of-pace back behind Curtis Martin.
Diehards Line:Jordan spent the first four years of his seven-year career with the Jets before joining the Raiders as a free agent in 2005. That season he established career highs with 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground, and 70 receptions for 563 yards and two touchdowns. ... Jordan joins a crowded backfield that includes Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and veteran third-down back Kevin Faulk. Rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis and fullbacks Heath Evans and Kyle Eckel are also on the roster. It would appear that Maroney's injury history and the fact that Morris is coming off a season-ending injury were sufficient for the Patriots to acquire insurance.