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When they showed a quick glimpse of the guy on the ground I thought it was Ninkovich (the beard, maybe). When they came back and I found it was Mayo, I have to confess that I was a bit relieved. I think Mayo is very solid against the Run, but he looks to have lost a step or 3 in coverage.
In today's NFL, a player like Mayo is just not as important as in the past. I think Collins and Hightower will be out there in Nickel and Skinner will be just fine alongside those two in obvious running situations. Of course, Mayo's toughness and leadership will be missed.
Mayo is also the guy on the field who rallies the D and gets them ready quickly. How many times has the Pats O played against a confused D and had nice gains... Mayo was the guy who avoided this on our D.
He will be missed on the field, and in the lockerroom..