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Offseason program
Today marks the start of the Patriots' offseason program.
"It’s a chance for us all to bond and to start putting the wheels in motion for the following season," left tackle Matt Light said in a recent interview. "The foundation is put in place at this time of year, what you do in March, April, May and June -- what you do in that minicamp and that passing camp -- it has a direct effect on the beginning of your season. And you have to come out of the gate swinging pretty hard. That’s what we’ve been able to do around here."
Part of the offseason program is geared toward strength and conditioning. With that in mind, here are five quick hits on Mike Woicik, the Patriots' strength and conditioning coach:
DRAFT ARTICLE FOR 3-4 TEAMS: This piece on NFL.com, authored by Pat Kirwan, focuses on teams that run the 3-4 defense and how their draft boards differ from 4-3 teams. The article also explains how two teams can run a 3-4 defense, but with a completely different approach. Kirwan calls one style the Charger 3-4 and the other style the Patriot 3-4. This type of article is an interesting read and helps explain some of the intricacies of the game, specifically when it comes to the Patriots' approach.
