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Old 11-02-2010, 01:44 PM   #1
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From what I've seen of the Pats this season, they should put him in at LG ASAP, because Light needs all the help he can get.

Why they didn't keep Vollmer at LT and switch Light over to RT is beyond me. Vollmer was one of last year's best finds at LT after Light went down.

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Old 11-02-2010, 03:00 PM   #2
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From what I've seen of the Pats this season, they should put him in at LG ASAP, because Light needs all the help he can get.

Why they didn't keep Vollmer at LT and switch Light over to RT is beyond me. Vollmer was one of last year's best finds at LT after Light went down.
Pretty smart observation for a Giants fan. Mankins will be playing as soon as he's ready. The Pats are already thin at o-line and need him. He plays with the same mean streak that Vollmer has, too. And it's been reported that the relationship between Mankins and the Pats (including Belichik) isn't as bad as a lot of people think. He's still very popular with his teamates.

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Old 11-02-2010, 04:16 PM   #3
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After the Browns this Sunday, they have the Steelers and Colts on back to back weeks. At this point of his career, I don't think that Light can handle quick rushers like Harrison and Freeney without help.

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Old 11-02-2010, 05:58 PM   #4
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What I see of Light these days is him chasing his man, who got by him, hoping to push him down before Tom gets sacked. Tom gets hit pretty often these days...I like Matt but he seems to be a little heavy and slow. If he asks, I didn't say it...
I'd bet Mankins is ready now, he's an independent sob, his own man. Rare bird these days.
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Old 11-02-2010, 06:11 PM   #5
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my bil knows mankins- says he's a good ole boy from the nw. very big on principles, thought he was slighted and was pissed. glad he's back and hope they somehow work things out. the man plays with 'tude.

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I'll bet anything he gets injured in the 1st game he plays just like most every guy who holds out !

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Old 11-03-2010, 05:20 AM   #7
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thought he was slighted and was pissed.
I think that is what Moss said....

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