Patriots' Haynesworth looks to restore name

Topdawg13 · Aug 2, 2011

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Since being acquired in a trade last Friday, he's focusing on a fresh start and what he calls a chance to restore his name as a football player.

"It's a refresher, I love it," Haynesworth said Tuesday after the team's three-hour practice. "It kind of revived me."

A revived and motivated Haynesworth could revamp the way the Patriots play defense. Having run a base 3-4 defense in recent years, the addition of Haynesworth could signal a shift to a 4-3. In his first two training camp practices, Haynesworth has been lining up next to Pro Bowler Vince Wilfork as part of a four-man line, and the two have been creating havoc.

"It's going to be scary for other teams," Haynesworth said of a 1-2 tandem with Wilfork.

As for his role in the scheme, Haynesworth said simply, "Just to kill the quarterback."

That's what the Patriots need most after ranking last in the NFL on third down last season, with opposing quarterbacks often too comfortable in the pocket.
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BleedinGreenNC · Aug 10, 2011

Missed his 4th straight practice for undisclosed reasons, may seem minor but i think this may be a long term issue.

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