Joey007

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Should we sign him?? I personally think it'd be great to have an insurance plan in case Solder isn't ready. To me the only problem is, he's just as injury-prone, if not, even more than Vollmer is.

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Dingleberry

Perhaps between Clifton and Vollmer we can get 16 games of tackle play?

Or in a perfect world, 19 games.

mgteich

As with Gallery, Clifton would provide a veteran backup, who might start. I like the idea of Solder, Vollmer, Cannon, Clifton and a an OT on the Practice Squad. Besides, with the injuries at OT we need a body for the rest of the preseason.

mayoclinic

It doesn't hurt. The Pats got lucky with Brian Waters last year. Gallery didn't work out. Why not kick the tires on Clifton and see if he has anything left. He would add a veteran presence to a young tackle group at the very least.

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patchick

OT is clearly the biggest concern on the roster right now. (The good news is, it's practically the only concern.)

But Solder, IMO, is the least of our worries. I feel a lot more confident in him than Cannon, who I've always found an odd fit for this offense. And I feel a lot more confident in Cannon than the guy behind him, who at this point is nameless!

Fencer

Maybe Ross Ventrone could bulk up and play tackle? How about Hank Poteat?

Yeah, we're at the point where it's time to stretch the rolodex a bit.

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Lots of questions at the tackle position so if he can still play he's worth signing even if it's just for depth.

TommyBrady12

Mike Reiss speculated that Vollmer and Mankins are going to return soon, as they are doing rehab work on the field while the team practices. I think Clifton is more insurance as a backup in case vollmer or Solder get hurt during the season. The coaching staff does not seem to be high on cannon.

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supafly

He speculated that they could return soon--based on the fact that they have been in shorts and t-shirts working out on the sideline. That's a big difference.

I don't know if the coaching staff doesn't seem to be high on Cannon as you say, but he has struggled at the tackle position.

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PatsBoy12

My sentiments exactly.