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I think he's been there as of 2008/2009, it's more the defense started coming into it's own creating enough pressure off the edge that Wright's interior efforts weren't drawing the same attention they had the year before. Factor in his injury status, the guy plays his heart out and does get nicked up, and his role changes with other's injured, then you see his production isn't that surprising.on the other hand, 5.5 sacks in 7 games is an excellent number. Kind of makes you think if Wright might have come into his own as a pass rusher last season.
2008 2.5 sacks and 2 FF
2009 5 sacks and 1 FF
2010 5.5 sacks
If NE can keep Mike healthy, and carry enough depth that he isn't sucked into a different role, he'll be collapsing pockets quite nicely.