PatsPropaganda

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Mike Dussault

AFC minicamp storylines – NFL.com

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AFC minicamp storylines – NFL.com

New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski’s forearm is the key story to monitor. If antibiotics successfully eradicate his infection, he could be ready for training camp. If another surgery is required, his status could be in jeopardy for the season opener. … The primary position battle is at wide receiver, where second-rounder Aaron Dobson and fourth-rounder Josh Boyce attempt to make headway against an underwhelming group of veterans such as Donald Jones, Michael Jenkins and Lavelle Hawkins. … Keep an eye on Shane Vereen’s increased role in the backfield.

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Agent: DL Love told he’ll be released – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Agent: DL Love told he’ll be released – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Wow, one of the biggest storylines to follow this year was how Love and Deaderick were going to do in contract years and now both are no longer with the team. Hopefully Love is okay, it sounds like he still wants to play and thinks he’ll be fine. Guess the Patriots just didn’t want to take the risk.

This certainly puts a spotlight on Tommy Kelly and Armond Armstead, along with the development of Marcus Forston. 

2013 Offensive Line Rankings – Matchups – Rotoworld.com

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2013 Offensive Line Rankings – Matchups – Rotoworld.com

Pats are ranked number one here, and I love how they’re pointing out Cannon’s potential at guard.

The 49ers are better in run blocking, but New England gets a big enough edge in the pass-blocking phase to put position coach Dante Scarnecchia’s unit over the top. Despite ranking fourth in the league in pass attempts last season, the Patriots allowed the fifth fewest sacks in football. Pass pro is pretty important in an increasingly pass-first NFL. The Pats didn’t lose any key line members and could receive a youthful, physical injection if 2011 fifth-round steal Cannon unseats incumbent right guard Connolly. Cannon is a nimble 6-foot-5 and 360 pounds. Solder and Vollmer were both top-17 offensive tackles in Pro Football Focus’ 2012 ratings, while Wendell was a top-five center. Mankins, 31, is gunning for his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl berth.

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It’s going to be hard to replace a guy like Woody,” Vereen said of Woodhead, who in 2012 became the first New England running back to finish a season with at least 40 catches and 40 carries since Kevin Faulk did it in 2008. “He had a lot of experience. He had a lot of knowledge. He’s a smart player. His role was pretty key to the team. I learned a lot from him. You can’t really replace him. All you can do is move on and hope to get better from there.

It Is What It Is » Running back Shane Vereen seeking more consistency in 2013

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