It's no secret that Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have contemplated a shift in their defensive strategy, and based on the team's newest acquisitions - Shaun Ellis, Andre Carter and Albert Haynesworth- the team is likely to use a 4-3 base defense.
The Pats recent DL acquisitions _ S. Ellis, Andre Carter, Albert Haynesworth _ tips off they should end up being a 4-3 base defense this yrless than a minute ago via yoono 
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As of Tuesday, the Patriots have 21 defensive lineman on the roster (between active roster and the practice squad), courtesy of the Boston Herald's Ian R. Rapoport.
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