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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

      I'd say a little bit of both. I think the defense was on its way to be a top five unit before all the injuries in 2013, though. After Wilfork went down, any hope of that went away. It's too bad Tommy Kelly tore his ACL (probably). It's tough for a player his age and size to come back from that...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

    -I actually don't know on McDaniels. There's certain information that the Patriots simply won't give out and most of those questions would probably be included. I think McDaniels has a lot of say and power over the offense, though. There's a reason Belichick will sometimes turn his back to the...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

    I was slightly surprised because I thought it would be closer, but I thought the Seahawks would win.   I think the Seahawks would have won regardless, but Manning's start to the game caused the blowout. It was Seattle's defense being superior, though.     -Very, very small chance.   -I think...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

    -My guess would be around the age of 65.   -I'd still put him No. 2/3. He's behind Manning but probably tied (for now) with Aaron Rodgers. My No. 4 QB is Drew Brees and Russell Wilson is No. 5. I really don't see many signs of Brady getting worse. I think his poor statistical season in 2013 had...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

      -The Patriots are being extremely secretive on Armstead. I will say that I never saw him walking around in a sling, cast, boot, etc. I think the team probably still expects him to play next season, since he was kept around all year. The team had high hopes for him to be the No. 3 defensive...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

      I think they need to go after a tight end or defensive tackle with that No. 1 pick. There are some great prospects at those positions and seem like good fits for the Patriots. Troy Niklas, C.J. Fiedorowicz (not a first-round prospect), Louis Nix and Stephon Tuitt all come from schools that...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

    I think Dennard's been solid. He dealt with some unfortunate injuries in 2013 and I think his knee and shoulder did hold him back a little bit. The shoulder has been a long-term issue for Dennard that dates back to college. Perhaps he'll need surgery at some poitn or maybe it will always be an...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

    Five years seems like a lot. I'd expect something more in the three-year range, because Vince isn't dumb. If he's being extended for five years, he's not going to be seeing the end of that deal. If he's signing a five year deal, the last year might as well guarantee him a stable full of...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

    He'll definitely be missed. The offensive line already struggled a little more than usual in 2013, so if they get off to another slow start in 2014, fans might start to freak out a little bit. It would be impossible for Dave DeGuglielmo (I really need to learn to write that without looking it...
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    Offseason Q&A w/ Doug Kyed at NESN - THANKS TO ALL!

    Sorry guys! I'd be lying if I said I didn't totally forgot about this today. I remembered last night, but apparently it was about 12 hours too early. I'm going to jump in and answer a few questions tonight and keep it going for the next few days.
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    Dont'a Hightower

        The Patriots have been in nickel a lot. They were in nickel all of the Broncos game. When they're in nickel, Sopoaga generally doesn't play.     My coverage charts on Hightower are far more forgiving. PFF's system "blames" a defensive player for every reception. Many times, especially on...
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    Dont'a Hightower

    Wilfork was already out, Mayo was not. Hightower didn't move over to ILB in the 3-4 until Mayo's season-ending injury. And the Patriots didn't star using the 3-4 heavily until Wilfork was out.   I like him as more of an OLB than ILB in the 3-4 because I've seen him be more effective in that...
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    Dont'a Hightower

    I get that Hightower has to be the scapegoat because he's the first-rounder and no one's going to plant the blame on the unwanted rookies. But every criticism for Hightower should include the caveat: "But he's playing behind two rookie defensive tackles that don't eat up space or blockers...
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    Dont'a Hightower

    Just my own thoughts based on film study.   I think Vellano and Chris Jones have potential (Vellano as an active run-stopping three-tech, Jones as an interior sub rusher) but asking either to play the nose is asking for trouble. There's been too much of that this year.   Thanks for checking out...
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