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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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One football question for Brown from our chat: Any thoughts on Danny Amendola being issued his No. 80?

“I know a little about him, great slot receiver, makes some plays,” Brown answered. “But I don’t get caught up in a lot of things like that. I’m cool with it. As long as he goes out and plays like a Patriot, I’m good.”

Troy Brown at NFL broadcast boot camp – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Here, they keep you on your toes,” said Jones, who noted it’s more complex than Buffalo’s system. “They switch a lot of things up week to week, so you have to constantly be on your 1’s and 2’s and paying attention to what they’re saying. Because if you get out there and mess it up, you’re going to be on the bench, and Tom’s not throwing to you.

Donald Jones confident he can catch Patriots’ drift | Boston Herald

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NFL Top 100: On a list loaded with quarterbacks, Rodgers is clear No. 1 – NFL – CBSSports.com

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NFL Top 100: On a list loaded with quarterbacks, Rodgers is clear No. 1 – NFL – CBSSports.com

Here they are FWIW…

5. Tom Brady, QB, New England Patriots:When does he start to slow down? It wasn’t in 2012. He threw for nearly 5,000 yards, had 34 touchdown passes and just eight picks.

19. Rob Gronkowski, TE, New England Patriots: He missed time with injuries last season, but when he was on the field he was special. He remains the league’s best tight end and a weapon that Brady loves having.

59. Jerod Mayo, ILB, New England Patriots: He was good in his first couple of seasons, but was really good last year. He is more an all-round linebacker now, able to blitz and cover.

91. Vince Wilfork, DT, New England Patriots: He is still a force in the middle of their defense. Wilfork can play the nose or as a 4-3 tackle. He is tough to move.