A very solid outing for DT Ron Brace, who showed off top-notch strength early in the third quarter, and then may have single-handedly got the ball back for the Patriots on the Bucs’ final offensive drive, with back-to-back run-stuffs.
On the flip side, not a whole lot to write home about from DT Brandon Deaderick. If the Patriots keep 4 defensive tackles, it will likely be Brace as the third option, and Deaderick as the fourth option/gameday inactive.
New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Brace’s sheer size makes him an interesting option inside. It seems like he could possibly be a very good fit for what they’re trying to do on defense now in the Double Nose.