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Sebastian Vollmer, New England Patriots, OT: I first met Vollmer when he played in the NFL world junior championships as a member of the German team. He was just a big kid then, trying to learn an American game. He has come a long way in a short time, starting eight games as a rookie last seaosn and protecting Tom Brady’s blindside. He could be on the verge of a Michael Roos-type career.

Pat Kirwin’s 2010 Breakout Players

https://www.patspropaganda.com/sebastian-vollmer-new-england-patriots-ot-i/

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Over the last 10 years the Patriots have only had two players record double digit sack totals; 2009 Tully Banta-Cain (10), 2007 Mike Vrabel (12.5). In fact, over that span, the average for sack leaders for the Pats is about 8.5. Also interesting to point out that over that same time period, the Patriots have averaged about 36.5 sacks a year as a team, and in four seasons they went over 40 as a team – 2007, 2004, 2003, and 2001 – all Super Bowl teams.

Greg (South County, R.I.) via Mike Reiss’ Mailbag

https://www.patspropaganda.com/over-the-last-10-years-the-patriots-have-only-had/

The “Replace Richard Seymour” Beauty Pageant

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As we all know the Patriots still have a huge void in the defensive line left by Richard Seymour. Ray Rice is still running from holes created in the right part of the Patriots defense (see Gary Guyton Jr. and Jarvis Green fka Pass Rush Specialist) . Brandon Spikes or Tyrone McKenzie should be the run stopping fix for Guyton. But who will be lining up are our run stopping right defensive end?

Let’s meet the candidates, from lightest to heaviest. 

Brandon Deadrick  6’4" 287 

Deadrick

Brandon is rookie from Alabama who likes all you can eat bbq, and playing in games a week after he’s been shot. He played the same system the Patriots play in college, that could give him an advantage but he’s still light. We call him The Practice Squadder.

Mike Wright 6’4" 295

Wright

You all know Mike, he’s our resident white defensive lineman. Better known as a sub-rusher Mike has played all spots on the line. His experience and versatility will ensure he’s involved even if he is not starting at RDE. He’s The Favorite.

Damione Lewis 6’2" 301

Lewis

A former Carolina Panthers Damione is coming off a career high in tackles. He was more of a 4-3 interior lineman, will have to adjust to two-gapping style. We call him The Project.

Myron Pryor 6’1" 310

Pryor

You might remember Myron from being a surprise 6th rounder who got time as an interior rusher last year. He might’ve played more than Brace, but they are different players. It looks more likely that he’ll win the Replace Jarvis Green Contest.

Kade Weston 6’5" 316

Weston

Kade’s a 7th rounder out of Georgia and played 48 games in the tough SEC conference. He has good size, and it looks like he can stay healthy. The Dark Horse perhaps?

Ron Brace 6’3" 330

Brace

Springfield’s own Ron Brace was somewhat of a disappointment in 2009, and he admitted his head was spinning in his first year as a pro. Did Brace figure it out? We’ll see. But as we saw with Vince Wilfork this year, you don’t have to be 6’6" to play RDE. If Mike Wright’s the favorite, Ron Brace has to be The Challenger. 

Gerard Warren  6’4" 330

Warren

Gerard is a 32 year old, overweight free agent tackle from the Raiders. He’s The Long Shot.

And the winner is:

Brace Wins!

Ron Brace. 

Brace nails down an early down run-stopper role at RDE, joining Wilfork and Warren, and allowing Wright, Lewis and Pryor to be the sub-package interior rushers. Weston and Deadrick should battle for the last spot with the loser headed to the practice squad.