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Why 2nd-Year NFL Players Tend to Make Big Leaps
Great read on a subject that often goes unmentioned during free agency and the draft. The Pats have a lot of young guys who should continue to make strides, and not just second-year players, ones like Chandler Jones and Dont’a Hightower could really solidify themselves this year.
The Patriots’ cornerbacks have been a pleasant surprise this season thanks to Boyer’s coaching. The second-year coach has them playing at a high level, shutting down poor offenses and slowing down potent offenses. He won’t get any credit — that’ll go to his head coach Bill Belichick — but that’s expected. His name only gets […]