Defensive Line

Patriots Training Camp Preview: Defensive Line

July 25, 2023
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The Patriots will once again most likely carry seven defensive lineman. Like most teams today, the Patriots like to rotate their defensive lineman based on down and distance and situation. The Patriots front boasts some versatile and talented players that fit the scheme well. The question is, can guys like Christian Barmore produce up to his ability? If Barmore ends up being the player most believe he can, this group…

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Patriots Draft: Need #6-Defensive Line

April 17, 2023
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When you look at the Patriots roster, defensive line isn’t exactly a pressing need. The Patriots have enough depth at defensive tackle and defensive end but the reality is, they could use another interior lineman and another true defensive end, one that could ideally rush the passer. The only free agent in the group next off-season is Carl Davis so the Patriots do not have to draft a defensive lineman……

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Patriots: Patriots Defensive Line Is A Major Reason For Team’s Turnaround

October 19, 2022
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The Patriots have looked significantly better in their past two games than they did to open the season. Both have resulted in blowout wins, first a 29-0 drubbing of the Detroit Lions and then a 38-15 win over Cleveland on Sunday. Many point to the regional pandemic of Zappe Fever as the reason why the Patriots have turned things around. However, there is another unit, the defensive line, that has…

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Patriots: Previewing the Defensive Line

July 27, 2022
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Depth Chart: DE Christian Barmore, DE Lawrence Guy, NT Davon Godchaux, DE Henry Anderson, DE Deatich Wise, DE Sam Roberts, NT Carl Davis, DE LaBryan Ray, NT Bill Murray, DE Jeremiah Pharms Player to Watch: Christian Barmore Breakdown: The Patriots defensive line had its ups and downs last season. They played well at times but they also struggled against the run and it showed, especially down the stretch. Bill Belichick…

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Patriots Draft: Need #5: Defensive Tackle

April 23, 2022
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The Patriots inability to consistently stop the run has been an issue in recent years. Bill Belichick attempted to address the issue in free agency last off-season by signing free agents Davon Godchaux, Henry Anderson, re-signing Lawrence Guy and drafting Christian Barmore. The moves paid off early as the Patriots were better against the run but as the season wore on, they struggled again. Defensive tackle is still a position……

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Patriots Draft: Defensive Tackle Scouting Reports

April 23, 2020
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The Patriots need to address the defensive tackle position after losing Danny Shelton in free agency. Bill Belichick likes stout defensive tackles that can not only play in a shade alignment but head up as well. This year’s draft has a good blend of defensive tackles that can play in a variety of schemes. Here is what I look for in defensive tackles Vs. Run Pass Rush Pursuit Tackling Quickness……

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Patriots Draft: 10 defensive tackles targets for the Patriots

April 25, 2019
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The Patriots allowed Malcolm Brown and Danny Shelton to move on free agency. They will use the draft to replace Brown and Shelton and add depth. 1. Khalen Saunders, 6-0 324, Western Illinois: Saunders is an explosive shade nose, one technique tackle who can jump the snap and get penetration. He plays with great leverage and balance and moves well laterally. Saunders would be a good fit in the Patriots……

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Patriots Pulse Blog: Positional Breakdown: Defensive Line

August 16, 2018
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On paper, this defensive line might be the most defensive line the Patriots have had the last ten years. The acquisitions of defensive tackle Danny Shelton and defensive end Adrian Clayborn to go along with Malcolm Brown, Lawrence Guy, Vincent Valentine Trey Flowers, Deatrich Wise and Derek Rivers gives the Patriots a deep and versatile group up front defensively. Rushing the passer has been an issue for the Patriots in…

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