Bo Ruud

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There are only three certainties: Mayo and Guyton start in the middle, and Banta-Cain will rush in passing situations. Mayo wasn’t the same as an early season injury hampered him for the rest of the year. Guyton did well for a first year starter, though there are areas he can improve at. Banta-Cain was a pleasant surprise, notching his first career 10-sack season. No one expects Adalius Thomas to remain with the team after bumping heads with Bill Belichick. 

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I was so relieved they came away with three and added two more as rookie free agents. But  Bo Ruud doesn't make the active roster. Then Shawn Crable goes on IR. Next up was Adalius Thomas apparently breaking his arm. Pierre Woods takes his place. The word is Woods broke his jaw tackling Pittsburgh's tight end on Sunday.

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he honor, and Crable hasn't even reached the playing field, let alone Hawaii.

Oh, and by the way, Bo Ruud has been on IR since day one.

If Thomas is placed on IR, what are the Patriots' options? I don't think Junior Seau is interested in playing again, especially under these circumstances. The only back-up left is Pierre Woods, and I'm not high on the kid.

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But it comes down the plays made. The story will be the same for Shawn Crable and Bo Ruud. There's a purpose to their being on the field. I'll keep a close eye on the pass rush as well. Pierre Woods should create consistent pressure against first teamers, dominant if facing the second string.

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They started with Jerod Mayo, drafted Shawn Crable in the third, and added Bo Ruud in the sixth round. All three were clocked between 4.5-4.6 in the 40-yard dash. Even the addition of Victor Hobson helps since he's seven years younger than Bruschi.

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Later on, safety Rodney Harrison was added to the list.

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ier this week the Patriots signed their first member of the 2008 draft class, sixth rounder LB Bo Ruud. It's a four-year deal that will pay him a base salary ranging from $295,000 this year to $550,000 in 2011.

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He would fit right in with 6-4 Mike Vrabel and Bo Ruud, and 6-5 Pierre Woods and Shawn Crable.

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