belichick said he was expecting indy to run no huddle, so slater played a lot because he didn't think he'd get to substitute much.
apparently, he feels slater gives him the best all around play.
sterling moore just got released, but he didn't play much last week, and chung is out again, so pats will roll with James Ihedigbo, Sergio Brown, and Slater at safety again, I suppose.
I can't say I have any idea how much no huddle or nickel we'll be looking at vs washington this week, but that's probably what it boils down to.