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New England Patriots News / Pats Pulpit / August 20

Patriots outside linebackers coach shares high praise for undrafted pass rusher

As New England Patriots outside linebacker coach Mike Smith watched Saturday’s preseason game in Minnesota, one play in particular caught his eye. With the Vikings offense backed up near their goal line, undrafted pass rush Elijah Ponder worked through a pair of blockers to help disrupt Minnesota’s quarterback.

NFL News / Pats Pulpit / August 20

Patriots may have ‘found gold’ in signing of K’Lavon Chaisson

During his time with the Green Bay Packers, outside linebackers coach Mike Smith saw the team ink Za’Darius Smith to a four-year contract despite his previous role in Baltimore being that of “only” a situational pass rusher.

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