In 2010, injuries decimated the Patriots defensive line. Only Vince Wilfork and Gerard Warren played in all 16 games last season. Eight different defensive lineman cracked the starting lineup for New England, with Landon Cohen, Kyle Love and Brandon Deaderick being called into action because of injuries to the Patriots core starters. See: Our 2011 [...]
The depth along the defensive line continues to dwindle, as the Patriots have suspended Brandon Deaderick. Deaderick, a 2010 seventh round draft selection, played in 10 games and started four for one of the NFL’s youngest defenses. The reasoning for the suspension remains unknown, and aside from being the victim in a 2009 shooting, Deaderick [...]