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We took a bunch of key guys falling down, with Vince [Wilfork] and Mayo and TK (Tommy Kelly) and all the other guys that are banged up,” he said. “It’s football and it’s all expected – one guy down and another guy comes up. I feel like everybody that’s here is going to help us win; that’s why they are here. As long as we communicate and execute the game-plan, we’ll be fine.

Hightower set to lead defensive huddle – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Tedy Bruschi’s Breakdown — Falcons dangerous, yet vulnerable – ESPN Boston

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Tedy Bruschi’s Breakdown — Falcons dangerous, yet vulnerable – ESPN Boston

I’m envisioning Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower as a key player with Gonzalez in mind. He’s shown the ability to reroute tight ends at the line of scrimmage with a powerful jam. Gonzalez’s consistency is remarkable; he has caught at least one pass in 198 consecutive games. Here’s another stat that caught my attention: The Falcons attempted 30 rushes last week against the Dolphins (146 yards) and, in their first two games combined – a loss to the Saints and a win over the Rams – they had 30 rushing attempts. So, from a pure numbers standpoint, there was a renewed commitment to run and balance things out in Week 3.

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That’s one thing I feel like that sets me apart from other guys,” Hightower said about his versatility. “Aside from being my size and me being able to move as well as I do, versatility — being able to play outside, playing the defensive end or playing the mike backer. Being able to cover some of the other guys I wouldn’t be expected to. I try to use all of that to my advantage.

Dont’a Hightower Says He Knows Patriots Playbook ‘About 20 Times Better’ This Year As He Takes on More Responsibiliy | New England Patriots | NESN.com

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