"In college, most of the older players don't even play special teams," said Randall Gay, the rookie starting cornerback, who also plays on special teams.

When McNabb connected with Smith, Harrison held Smith long enough for cornerback Randall Gay to jar the ball loose and for Wilson to recover it.

When he was flanked to the left, right cornerback Randall Gay was crouched a few yards away.

Last week, New England started a rookie, Randall Gay, and a second-year player, Asante Samuel, at cornerback, and still held the Dolphins to 179 passing yards.

In their places have stepped Brown and largely untested players like Samuel, a second-year pro, and the rookie Randall Gay.

He was forced into action after an injury to Randall Gay.

Poteat was re-signed on September 27, 2006, after the Patriots placed Randall Gay on injured reserve.

Butler was signed by the New Orleans Saints on October 20, 2010, replacing Randall Gay, who was placed on injured reserve.

Nickel back Randall Gay started his college career as a running back.

At Brusly High School in Brusly, Louisiana, Randall Gay was a four-year letterman in football.