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Probably the biggest thing is how many formations and adjustments they can run out of it, which comes back to the versatility and unique skills of the top two tight ends, Gronkowski and Hernandez. They could be empty in the package, with both tight ends split out wide, or more tightly compact in a traditional look with both tight ends aligned next to the tackles. Sometimes they play up-tempo with it. Other times they slow it down. So there are really so many things you can do out of the package, which again is tied to the uniqueness of Gronkowski and Hernandez. When one of those players has been injured, the package isn’t as dynamic, and at times in those situations, the Patriots will use a third receiver over a second tight end.

A look at New England’s ‘12’ personnel – Dallas Cowboys Blog – ESPN Dallas

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10) New England Patriots
Key signees: Cory Grissom, DT, South Florida; Zach Sudfeld, TE, Nevada; Matt Stankiewitch, C, Penn State. Grissom was a top-notch high school wrestler, and wrestlers often make for good defensive linemen. The three-year starting nose tackle can be a good player against the run. Sudfeld moves well for a big guy. He’s the type of player New England routinely molds into a contributor. The same goes for Stankiewitch, a smart overachiever who looks like a good developmental project.

Matt Scott, Da’Rick Rogers head undrafted free-agent signings – NFL.com

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Patriots most affected by change – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Patriots most affected by change – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Good read from Reiss on the guys most affected by the draft picks…

Defensive end Jermaine Cunningham. The 2010 second-round pick out of Florida let the team down last year with a four-game suspension, which stunted some of the momentum he had generated at the time. Upon his return, he had been passed on the depth chart by rookie free agent Justin Francis. Now with Collins and Buchanan added in the draft, and projecting to an “edge” role, Cunningham has even more competition to contend with for playing time and/or a roster spot.

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30. New England Patriots
GPA: 2.04
Highest Grade: B- (Rang, Prisco, Iyer)
Lowest Grade: D (Cole, Davis)
Comments: Most thought the Patriots got a steal (and future star) in second-round pick Jamie Collins. They also seemed to agree on the pick of Josh Boyce in the fourth. Duron Harmon unanimously considered a reach, with the pick of his teammate Logan Ryan failing to impress as well. Cole’s biggest reason for the low grade was the lack of immediate-impact players drafted to help Tom Brady’s closing window.

Third-worst in the NFL! Still not as bad as our 2011 pass defense…

FOOTBALL OUTSIDERS: Innovative Statistics, Intelligent Analysis | 2013 NFL Draft Report Card Report

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