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It might not be me [replacing Spikes], it might be somebody that nobody would ever expect,” he added, “but I definitely feel like from the point we’re at now, from everybody working out, and the way we’re all working out, and we’re having fun, I definitely feel like that’s not going to be a problem.

Dont’a Hightower Stepping Up As ‘Next Leader’ On Patriots’ Defense – Extra Points – Boston.com

Don’t play coy with us, Dont’a…

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Third down, honestly, I’m just gonna put it out there, I’d much rather rush or blitz than cover,” the New England Patriots linebacker said. “Zone, man, or whatever. Third down is a fun down whether you’re covering or whatever you’re doing, because you can do different kind of things and come at the quarterback all kind of ways. As long as I’m able to be on the field on third down, or whatever they ask me to do, I’m willing to do it.

Patriots LB Dont’a Hightower would like the opportunity to serve as a pass rusher | masslive.com

I think between Collins, Mayo and Hightower, along with Ninkovich and Chandler, the Pats will have the ability to be extremely creative on passing downs. All are athletic and able to perform in space, but there’s also a wide array of pass rush potential.

Hightower was stuck more in Mayo’s role last season, but as he slides back toward a combination of strongside and middle linebacker, it will free him up to do more attacking. I think he’s at his best at the line of scrimmage where he can use his strength, but he also can use that to get through blocks and after the QB.

Should be fun to watch this defense.

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Dont’a Hightower was brutal in the first half — he way overran the Broncos’ 21-yard screen pass on third and 20, and didn’t make much effort on Jacob Tamme’s touchdown — and was replaced by Dane Fletcher in the second half, who was much more disciplined and had a crucial forced fumble in the third quarter. Rookie Jamie Collins had by far his most active game as a pro, finishing with 10 tackles and saving the day by knocking the ball out of Wes Welker’s hands in overtime. And Brandon Spikes had another great tackling day in the run game, finishing with nine and a fumble recovery.

Bill Belichick stuck to his guns and it paid off for Patriots – Sports – The Boston Globe

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That’s what we’re here for every day,” Belichick said Wednesday when asked about the importance of depth and the process of building it. “Everybody that’s here – the players on the active roster, the players on the practice squad, even players in training camp that aren’t here – they’ve all been coached, they’ve worked, they’ve prepared and some of them get a chance to play, some of them don’t and then over the course of the year, sometimes that changes. Everybody here is working on a daily basis trying to get better. "Who knows exactly how the wheel is going to spin, who is going to be where, but we all have to prepare for that.

New England Patriots’ defensive depth faces serious test – ESPN Boston

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