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Same goes for Guyton, whom the Patriots made no effort to re-sign. After being a vital role player and spot starter his previous three seasons, the 2008 undrafted free agent disappeared in 2011. Guyton barely saw the field outside of injury/backup situations. Why? After the lockout, Guyton appeared to report in subpar shape. The quickness and athletic ability that made him the team’s best cover linebacker was gone. That was confirmed when the Dolphins signed him to a minimum one-year deal. They are in the process of getting Guyton’s conditioning and body composition back to previous levels. “The ability he showed on film in 2011 was not what it was prior, in ’09 and ’10,’’ the source said. “He’s aware of that.’’

NFL painted itself into box with bounties – Sports – The Boston Globe

And here I thought double gizzle just stunk every year…

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We’re talking about Bill Belichick here, who, he’s very, very smart in terms of using his players and his personnel to the best of his ability. And I just presented myself with an opportunity. I always believe that opportunity is the key to life. He gave me an opportunity and was like, ‘You’re the guy, and do with it what you wish.’ I just continued to excel with the guys around – Patrick Chung, he’s been in the system and understands it very well and Devin McCourty, and just the guys across the board. Like I said, he’s a great coach, and I’m excited to be back and excited to work towards the number one goal.

Ihedigbo talks of return on Sirius – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Patriots re-sign safety James Ihedigbo – Extra Points – Boston.com

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Patriots re-sign safety James Ihedigbo – Extra Points – Boston.com

This year’s Patriots training camp is going to be an epic thunderdome battle at so many spots. I don’t envy the coaching staff’s task of cutting down the roster, though I’m sure injuries will make it easier in some spots unfortunately. At least they’re prepared to deal with them no matter where they strike (cough except defensive tackle…)

Basically, beyond Chung, Gregory and Wilson, it’s wide open for one, possibly two spots. Barrett is the better athlete and more versatile, but will he breakthrough this season?

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The main reasons I feel McCourty is primed for a bounceback season are: 1) Better health; 2) Projected better safety play behind him; 3) Another season to perfect his technique. While there were times we could point to the scheme as a contributor to his struggles (when the team played man early in the year, it didn’t always look like a great fit), I think that’s too easy of an answer when looking at the overall body of work. Another factor is that McCourty, in only his third season, already strikes me as a consummate pro, mature beyond his years. At the least, anyone investing in him knows they are going to get everything he has from a dedication and hard work perspective.

Digesting some chat leftovers – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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NFL opens Pandora’s Box by offering All-22 tape to public – NFL.com

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NFL opens Pandora’s Box by offering All-22 tape to public – NFL.com

Great take from Michael Lombardi on the release of All-22 from the NFL.

Ultimately I think that this will be an excellent thing for the development of the NFL, not only for the fans who thirst for more X and O knowledge like myself, but for the game itself.

Wanting to learn more about the complex chess match that takes place on the gridiron (coupled with a psychotic love of the Pats) is what got me into blogging. I found out early on that it’s pretty easy to know the educated football guys from the fans trying to sound knowledgeable.

One thing you’ll never find here on this blog is me making definitive statements about my own film evaluation, I leave that to guys like Chris Brown at SmartFootball.com.

I am just excited to use this as a tool to learn more about the game, especially coverages in the secondary. This will open up a whole new area of information to take in for myself, but also give the experts who know what they’re doing more information as well. The trickle down effect will serve to help us all.

If the NFL insiders are really worried about some random blogger making incorrect observations then they haven’t spent much time on blogs in recent years. It’s already rampant, and All-22 might mkae some more self-assured in their analysis but that won’t make it correct. As I said before, it’s usually pretty clear who knows what they’re talking and who doesn’t.

Access to information can never be a bad thing in this situation, and ultimately the education of the fans will serve to regulate those who have no clue what they’re doing.