supafly

I think that Light has played an incredible yr here in the 2011 season.

In my opinion, he has been the most consistent player on the entire offensive line, and has put to bed a lot of the doubters who questioned whether or not he should even come back this year.

He has played better than Mankins (who has been 'himself' a lot more lately, but didn't look his best at times this year), and proved that bringing back #72 was one of the off-season's greatest moves.

He had gotten many "meh---I could take him or leave him" comments in the off-season, and many even saw the high pick of Solder pointing to a replacement at LT before the yr even started. Let's face it, there were many who wanted him, but many who did not want him anymore. He has really had a solid year.

Thoughts on Matt Light, and his great season this year?

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slash83

He has been the Pats best O-linemen this year.

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Sciz

Light is just one of a few vets on the team who used to already be very good, but still improved noticeably. Welker and Wilfork are two other guys that belong in that category as well. How did these guys manage to bump their play to the next level so far into their careers?

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supafly

A great question, but I agree. Those 3 have had a rise in their level of play this yr, and have really proven themselves as leaders of a very good team.

Light's situation is the most surprising to me, and this is coming from a guy who thought it was easier to try and lose a step down or two in talent at NT from the Wilfork loss, than it would've been to try and replace the step down or two at RDE in the Seymour loss..in other words, I wanted to try and keep Seymour instead. Wilfork has really impressed me this yr too, and I will admit that would have probably been the wrong choice. On top of that, Wilfork has proven to be much more of a "Patriots type" player than Seymour ever was.

The Welker situation doesn't surprise me at all, as I think that the chemisty and timing that he has with Brady makes the old Brady/Branch timing and chemistry look pathetic, lol.

That said, you are right---all 3 have stepped up their games to new levels this yr, but I will have to admit that I am most impressed and surprised with the dominance that Light has provided to this offensive line.

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ausbacker

Todd's had a very good season but Brian Waters has rights to the Patriots MVP.

Triumph

Ive hardly noticed Light this year.

When youre an OL thats a real good sign.

supafly

Great off-season signings, both of them. Add in the #17 overall pick, which wasn't the popular at the time considering everyone's want of one of the DE's, and you have 3 extremely key signings on the offensive line.

Add in Mankins' contract, and you now have an off-season where:

1. Mankins
2. Light
3. Waters
4. Solder

were all signed

When Logan Mankins was your 3rd best Offensive lineman, that's pretty damn impressive.

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ausbacker

Not to mention Cannon may very well turn out to be a bargain pick.

supafly

Yes, while many doubted that Cannon would not play one down this yr, I did not lose faith for one moment--due to the high recovery rate of his affliction, and a little bit of personal experience in the matter.

Cannon certainly looks as though he can man the right side for many yrs to come, and was easily one of the best bargain choices in the entire draft.

From a whole draft standpoint, I really agree with, and like the choices. While many were made for the future, that's just fine (and needed) in my opinion.

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Mark12

He has been really productive this year. Let's hope he keeps it up for the SB because after watching the replay of the game that shall not be mentioned, he got owned by Osi virtually every play.