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[Mike Reiss thinks] Sebastian Vollmer will ultimately return and help the Patriots at right tackle this season, but in watching him closely during warm-ups at practice in Tampa, he appeared stiff while running (and finished last among his teammates for what it’s worth). He also didn’t bend over to touch his toes in stretching. Don’t want to read too much into it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if loosening up his back is an issue he’s dealing with all year.
Quick-hit thoughts around NFL & Pats – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Not the kind of thing any of us want to hear but we have to be realistic with Vollmer.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/mike-reiss-thinks-sebastian-vollmer-will/
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The Patriots did not play with a true fullback in 2011, and it remains unclear if they will do so in 2012. Regardless of whether they do or not, short-yardage situations will remain an area of focus, as the team often turned to throwing the football in such a situation last season. Short-yardage situations help an offense establish grit and a hard-nosed mentality. On Friday night, the Patriots did failed to do so on three straight plays.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-patriots-did-not-play-with-a-true-fullback-in/
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.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/a-very-solid-outing-for-dt-ron-brace-who-showed/
Overall last night, it was as usual, preseason a lot of things we can learn from. Tampa did some good things that gave us some problems. We can do a better job on those.
