With Matt Light set to retire, second year tackle Nate Solder will likely be the guy protecting Tom Brady as the team heads into a new era as Light walks away after 11 terrific seasons.
With Solder now their future on the left side of the line, here's a great video from ESPN's "Sport Science" with Solder showing some impressive skill during the drills he was put through for this edition:
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