NEPD Staff Writer: Mike Loyko
With training camp and the preseason coming to an end, here’s how we think the rookies fared and what the future may hold for them.
NEPD Staff Writer: Mike Loyko
With training camp and the preseason coming to an end, here’s how we think the rookies fared and what the future may hold for them.
According to Aaron Wilson of Fox Sports, 1st-round pick Nate Solder (OT, Colorado) has signed his rookie contract with the New England Patriots.
The Patriots had just over $8.5 million remaining in their rookie allocation, so you can expect Solder receive the balance over the four years of the deal.
In a move that has been rumored to be coming for the past week, the Patriots and veteran left tackle Matt Light have agreed to terms on a two-year contract. Light will receive $12 million over the life of the contract, with $7 million guaranteed.
NEPD Staff Writer: Doug Kyed
After drafting Nate Solder with their first pick of the 2011 draft, the Patriots have put themselves in an interesting situation regarding the bookends of their offensive line this season. Matt Light being a free agent further complicates that situation.
Had Light been signed an extra year, the decision would have been simple, continue to start Light at LT and groom either Sebastian Vollmer or Solder as the future protector of Tom Brady’s blindside. As it stands, I think the Patriots have six options.
We’ve heard what the commenters think about the 2011 NFL Draft for the Patriots so far, but now it is our turn to go in depth what we liked and didn’t like about the 2011 Patriots Draft Picks.
After months of waiting, New England fans finally know who their newest addition to the Patriots is. With their first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Patriots have selected Colorado OT Nate Solder.
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