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Vote: Which Player Needs to Step Up Most to Fill the Andre Carter Void?

Found December 19, 2011 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Andre Carter,  Bill Belichick
TEAMS: New England Patriots

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The Patriots placed an emphasis on bringing in some veteran defensive line help in the offseason, and no player has had the impact that Andre Carter has. Unfortunately for New England, Carter was carted off the field during the Patriots' 41-23 win over the Broncos on Sunday. And the prognosis isn't good, as it looks like the defensive end's season could be over due to a quad injury that will reportedly require surgery. The void left by Carter will be a difficult one for Bill Belichick to fill, as the 32-year-old has been important to organization on and off the...
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