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If Petrus does have to take the field, the Colts would be a good team to start out against. Their DL is fairly nonathletic and they tend to bring pressure from the edges, not the interior. Would really rather not see Petrus on the field Thanksgiving against the Jets...so if Mankins and/or Connolly need to heal up, this is the week to do it.
Obviously Mankins will be out for a while...
A risky sign signing General Petraeus right after his mistress scandal, but Belichick must see something in him. I guess you can never have too many disgraced former 4 star generals on your team.