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 yr
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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