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Mike Dussault

I know its a ways away, but can you bring back the defensive analysis next year? I always loved reading not just a breakdown of sub vs base or whatever, but exact formations they used and who was where and who subbed for who when, and how these formations generally worked, or didn’t work, throughout the course of the game. It was always a lot of different and interesting information in a small amount of space. 2011 and 2012 defensive analysis was great! Bring it back for 2014!

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I appreciate the encouragement. That was as much for me as it was for anyone else to read it. But I think I’ve got some good ideas on how to do it a little better and make it a little more easy on myself, because it was a lot of work.

Could you see the pats taking a defensive end who could play three downs and make ninkovich the third defensive end

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No, I think Ninkovich is here to stay as a three-down DE and I’m happy with that. He’s so versatile and very good against the run. And really, pass rushing is probably the weakest link of his game, though I’d still put him as better-than-average.

For that third DE role I think you want a pass rush specialist or as it’s called a Designated Pass Rusher (DPR). If I ever got the chance to ask BB a question it would be about the evolution of this role. The nickel cornerback has essentially become a starter and I think DPR is right behind him in terms of necessity and value.

I really think they nailed it in 2011 with Andre Carter and Mark Anderson. Anderson was the perfect DPR, but when Carter when down Anderson’s snaps went up and he wasn’t quite as effective. Though I will say he had a very good playoffs and Super Bowl.

Ideally, I’d love to return to that model. 

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2014 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots Find Tom Brady Help At Wide Receiver | NFL Draft | NESN.com

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2014 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots Find Tom Brady Help At Wide Receiver | NFL Draft | NESN.com

Doug Kyed of NESN.com goes WR in his latest mock. Certainly wouldn’t rule it out and Lee is a player I’ve been taking a closer look at. I don’t think it really matters what they think of Dobson. If they think a receiver can pick up their system and make an impact they will draft him and let the competition bring the best of everyone out.

29. New England Patriots (12-4): Marqise Lee, wide receiver, USC
The Patriots spent a lot of time with Lee at the combine, and they have shown interest in other top wideouts like Evans and Benjamin. Lee is a nice fit for the Patriots’ offense and could challenge Dobson and LaFell for the starting job at “X” receiver. Lee had highly productive freshman and sophomore seasons with the Trojans, but a knee injury slowed him in 2013.

Updating Patriots’ Salary-Cap Situation After 1st Wave of Free Agency

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Updating Patriots’ Salary-Cap Situation After 1st Wave of Free Agency

Kicking off Thursday with an updated look at the Pats current salary cap situation with a huge hat tip to Miguel Benzan of PatsFans.com. There are a lot of sites that claim to be up-to-date on the Pats’ numbers but Miguel has been doing this far longer than anyone and is the only one I truly trust.