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Change in tactics

By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff December 9, 07 05:23 PM

The Patriots have changed their defensive tactics on the Steelers' fourth drive, going primarily to a nickel package with five defensive backs. In this package, safety Rodney Harrison is playing a linebacker-like role. The Patriots were mostly in a 3-4 for the first three three series.

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  1. MIke,Im seeing a lot of Jarvis Green and Mike Wright.What's up ?

    Posted by Paul December 9, 07 05:52 PM
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