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Syracuse University center makes preseason watch list for Rimington Award

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Ramar Dennis (#8) an Olympia linebacker/defensive end is both shocked & excited by SU offer

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Jim Brown part of group buying LI Lizards‎

Missing the practice on Tuesday were linebackers Stephen Tulloch (knee) and Doug Hogue (elbow), safety Amari Spievey (undisclosed injury) and defensive end Cliff Avril (unsigned).
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Q: Most of the season last year the Patriots didn't have a fullback on their roster; it wasn't until later in the year that they added one. I know they have added Spencer Larsen and Tony Fiammetta since then. Do you think it is still possible that they will have their third TE or another player perform those duties to have a more versatile team? -- David (North Attleboro, Mass.)


A: David, when it comes to versatility, Larsen is actually one of the first players on the roster who comes to mind. He has done a little bit of everything in his four seasons in the NFL -- playing fullback, linebacker and on special teams. So I wouldn't pigeonhole the fullback position as one that makes the Patriots less versatile. And if Fiammetta finds a way to stick, I wouldn't be surprised to see him carry the ball at times as a bigger option (a la Heath Evans in 2005).


Q: With Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes, Rob Ninkovich, Chandler Jones and Dont'a Hightower all able to rush the QB, play man, play zone and hold up at the point of attack, is this the return of the 'Backerhood? -- Nick C. (Rochester, Mass.)

A: It very well could be, Nick, but I can't help but think the person most qualified to answer that question is Tedy Bruschi. I'm writing it down so it can be part of our first podcast of the season.
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