http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2630 Recent articles about Matt Light en-us All this talk about Tom Brady’s injuries is important. His finger, his arm, whatever. All noteworthy. But let’s also mention this: The Patriots are leading 14-0 over the Dolphins early in the second quarter. Kevin Faulk just ran behind a block of Jason Taylor by Matt Light to cash in on a 6-yard touchdown. That made it two [...] Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:38:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_march_again_lead_Dolphins_14_0/1692330 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_march_again_lead_Dolphins_14_0/1692330 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_march_again_lead_Dolphins_14_0/1692330 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/3/537bc4004ad275d3639313841c26074046c2a343/small/New_England_Patriots_54bd.jpg Leave it to Logan Mankins. In his fifth season as the Patriots left guard, Mankins has been a steady sidekick to left tackle Matt Light. So there was no one better suited to appraise how Light looked in his return to action in Monday night’s game in New Orleans after the nine-year veteran missed the previous five games ... Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_looks_ready_for_heavier_load/1685170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_looks_ready_for_heavier_load/1685170 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_looks_ready_for_heavier_load/1685170 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/2/a2fbbb7e9496a6a208fa838c5a357409daa7893c/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f73118160.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0F108C50EE521051D.jpg by Dave Martin - AP Randy Moss sits on the sidelines following their loss to the Saints on Monday night. For the Dolphins to win on Sunday, their young corners will have to frustrate Randy and company like the Saints did. View full size photo » As we've talked about all week, the Dolphins face quite the challenge on Sunday when they welcome the Patriots to Land Shark Stadium. So to talk about the Pats and the gam... Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:15:10 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dolphins_vs_Patriots_Five_Good_Questions/1678127 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dolphins_vs_Patriots_Five_Good_Questions/1678127 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Dolphins_vs_Patriots_Five_Good_Questions/1678127 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/c/fc8b2469fc28f74862a9352bf578a59b0a80f10b/small/New_England_Patriots_e58f.jpg NEW ORLEANS -- Patriots offensive tackle Matt Light returned to the lineup tonight, playing for the first time since injuring his knee against Denver. Light was back at left tackle, a position that had been filled by rookie Sebastian Vollmer,... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:56:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_It_was_nice_being_back_out_there/1659084 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_It_was_nice_being_back_out_there/1659084 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_It_was_nice_being_back_out_there/1659084 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/38d3f7e5615de843b59589575336194bbc7a50f9/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f77542581.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193F85920C0221413A0361E800E11CFC0C4.jpg The Patriots are getting healthier. By a lot. The team just released their inactive list, and some interesting names are not on it. Left tackle Matt Light is playing, so is running back Sammy Morris, and so is defensive end Jarvis Green. All had been nursing injuries. Interestingly, tackle Sebastian Vollmer (head) is out, so is linebacker [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:37:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_release_inactives_Matt_Light_Sammy_Morris_are_in_Junior_Seau_Sebastian_Vollmer_out/1657358 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_release_inactives_Matt_Light_Sammy_Morris_are_in_Junior_Seau_Sebastian_Vollmer_out/1657358 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_release_inactives_Matt_Light_Sammy_Morris_are_in_Junior_Seau_Sebastian_Vollmer_out/1657358 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/c/cc6c618e65a7af24a20fa8db27ea3d1599380ac3/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f75432645.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF19363B56E6106AAF1021C0709CC6EDB2108.jpg Matt Light and Stephen Neal return, but the Patriots will be without Sebastian Vollmer. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:34:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_inactives_No_Vollmer_Seau/1657404 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_inactives_No_Vollmer_Seau/1657404 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_inactives_No_Vollmer_Seau/1657404 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/8/98e49ff9cc00f3ec995f8680d9d8036d9e082c4f/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71448578.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D081D2561EB7A316A4.jpg After missing the last five games with a knee injury, Patriots left tackle Matt Light is active tonight against the New Orleans Saints.Joining him on the line will be right guard Stephen Neal, who missed last week with a concussion.... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:28:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_apos_line_getting_healthy/1657335 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_apos_line_getting_healthy/1657335 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_apos_line_getting_healthy/1657335 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/f/5f284efa2bcc3687c6a382aba802be42a8159249/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f55822549.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E09A2EEE9CFFE600D16.jpg Offensive linemen Matt Light and Stephen Neal are both working out on the field. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:47:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_Neal_appear/1657134 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_Neal_appear/1657134 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_Neal_appear/1657134 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/7/5777fb06878af1bd8cfea0b1a0e20a9b95940dfa/small/New_England_Patriots_65f4.jpg One of the more intriguing, football-specific storylines surrounding this Patriots team has to do with the offensive line. First, it was the possibility of Sebastian Vollmer taking Matt Light’s left tackle spot. Then, Nick Kaczur potentially trying to hold down his right tackle spot. Now, Vollmer has missed this week of practice with a head injury, [...] Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:59:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sebastian_Vollmer_8217s_noggin_8230_what_8217s_going_on_there/1645291 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sebastian_Vollmer_8217s_noggin_8230_what_8217s_going_on_there/1645291 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Sebastian_Vollmer_8217s_noggin_8230_what_8217s_going_on_there/1645291 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e9e964505db6db8a38db2263419444bd50f018c2/small/Washington_Redskins_v_b33a.jpg So I'd been thinking that this might be the week we get answers on just how the Patriots are going to deal with the Sebastian Vollmer/Matt Light issue at left tackle, with Light on the mend and looking likely... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:24:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/More_from_Practice_Musical_O_Linemen/1640384 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/More_from_Practice_Musical_O_Linemen/1640384 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/More_from_Practice_Musical_O_Linemen/1640384 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/8/a88d9cb2e031d52e3fcb3e18ed41e9a2e0c4e83d/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90326017.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0A287F6FF59B8B6169D11A4E5BB31802C0DA251D3E80800CC.jpg With rain coming down in Foxboro, and a (Super)dome awaiting in New Orleans, the Patriots were inside again today. Colleague Ian Rapoport made the trek over to the Dana Farber Field House. He reports that even though running back Fred Taylor was seen in the locker room, he was not spotted at the media viewing portion [...] Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:22:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_move_practice_indoors_as_Matt_Light_slides_back_to_left_tackle_with_Sebastian_Vollmer_missing/1640055 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_move_practice_indoors_as_Matt_Light_slides_back_to_left_tackle_with_Sebastian_Vollmer_missing/1640055 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Patriots_move_practice_indoors_as_Matt_Light_slides_back_to_left_tackle_with_Sebastian_Vollmer_missing/1640055 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/38ee9c0ec2f3af9df6e4e56df2a0f60b952a3f11/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f53297720.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E094AF0179B8D8C4FEC.jpg Sammy Morris and Matt Light were both hopeful that they'd be ready to return for today's game against the Jets. Both players had returned to practice, and both players spoke optimistically to the media throughout the week. Unfortunate... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:22:46 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_Morris_highlight_Patriots_inactive_list_Warren_Banta_Cain_both_ready_to_go/1612727 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_Morris_highlight_Patriots_inactive_list_Warren_Banta_Cain_both_ready_to_go/1612727 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Light_Morris_highlight_Patriots_inactive_list_Warren_Banta_Cain_both_ready_to_go/1612727 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e9e964505db6db8a38db2263419444bd50f018c2/small/Washington_Redskins_v_b33a.jpg Patriots left tackle Matt Light hasn’t spent many games on the sidelines, watching. Yet a knee injury has caused him to miss four games. He was “doubtful” heading into the Colts game, putting him on the sidelines, watching. What was it like? “Horrible,” Light told me, prior to the Hockomock Area YMCA’s fourth annual Legends Ball [...] Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:05:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Patriots_LT_Matt_Light_says_he_8217s_8220almost_there_8221_describes_experience_of_watching_as_8220horrible_8221/1584575 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Patriots_LT_Matt_Light_says_he_8217s_8220almost_there_8221_describes_experience_of_watching_as_8220horrible_8221/1584575 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Patriots_LT_Matt_Light_says_he_8217s_8220almost_there_8221_describes_experience_of_watching_as_8220horrible_8221/1584575 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0bc62b97e874552195a4c7b7c36d389a7b92eb2b/small/New_England_Patriots_84b9.jpg It’s always one of the odder things when a Patriots player who has been among the missing makes an appearance. You look up, go, ‘Hey, isn’t that (injured player’s name)?’ check out his ailing body part, and then sent out a tweet. This is the result today. It happened with Sammy Morris Monday. That was [...] Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:04:53 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Matt_Light_walks_on_through_the_locker_room_8220How_do_I_look/1545256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Matt_Light_walks_on_through_the_locker_room_8220How_do_I_look/1545256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Matt_Light_walks_on_through_the_locker_room_8220How_do_I_look/1545256 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/b/0bc62b97e874552195a4c7b7c36d389a7b92eb2b/small/New_England_Patriots_84b9.jpg It’s an old dilemma for a coach. For Patriots fans and coach Bill Belichick, it goes back to up-and-coming Tom Brady vs. franchise QB Drew Bledsoe, circa 2001. An established veteran goes down with an injury, only to be replaced by a rising, cheaper rookie who is holding his own. That’s the reality with the Patriots [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:16:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Can_rookie_Sebastian_Vollmer_end_the_Matt_Light_Era_at_left_tackle/1535865 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Can_rookie_Sebastian_Vollmer_end_the_Matt_Light_Era_at_left_tackle/1535865 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Can_rookie_Sebastian_Vollmer_end_the_Matt_Light_Era_at_left_tackle/1535865 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/4634744f2b2e0322e552c7e16af569cb0f450243/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f81982133.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193B7AACB11502DBF3306E95E1E64664225.jpg