Here’s an excerpt of an analysis of the New England Patriots, with more positive comments on 2-time NCAA heavyweight champ/1999 World freestyle champ “Steven “Neal
http://story.scout.com/a.z?s=62&p=2&c=338950
Offensive Line (B-)
LT Matt Light never seemed to recover from his off-season appendectomy and was beaten countless times for sacks against some of the quicker DE’s, forcing Graham to stay in on many pass routes to help block or chip the DE’s. Light has started to make name for himself as a run blocking tackle and signed a multi-year extension during the season insuring he will be with the Patriots for years, either as a LT or (best case scenario) as a RT, if a top flight LT was ever brought in via the draft or Free Agency. LG Joe Andruzzi combined with Light to form an excellent run blocking tandem and fans often saw Corey Dillon running left, directly behind Light and Andruzzi when critical yards were needed.
Dan Koppen was a steal as a 5th round pick in 2003 and already has 30 starts under his belt. Koppen is a cerebral player who makes few mistakes and takes excellent angles in both the run and pass blocking (space) schemes the Patriots utilize. RG Steven Neal, a former NCAA wrestling champion, who never played a down of college football, continues to make strides and takes full advantage of his quick feet and fast hands and must be considered a pleasant surprise at this point in his career.
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