What is new is almost the entire slate of defensive tackles, the lone holdover being the former No. 1 pick William Joseph.
And that was a holding penalty against the lone holdover from last year's line, right guard Ron Stone.
Cornerback Sam Madison is the lone holdover starter from last season.
The lone holdover from the 2008 offensive line, Williams was listed at No. 2 on Rivals.com's 2009 preseason offensive tackle power ranking.
The moves give the Knicks three assistants, with Herb Williams the lone holdover.
Eugene Edgerson, a team leader and the lone holdover from the 1997 championship team, complained of too little playing time.
The starting pitching rotation has undergone the biggest reconstruction, with Mike Mussina the lone holdover.
Al Bumbry, 44, the first-base coach and the lone holdover from the previous administration, played against Hobson.
Changes included Angie Ward as the lone holdover after the relaunch, moving from mornings to midday.
Comedian Paul Tapie, the lone holdover from the original staff, carried on in morning drive until his dismissal in 1989.