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8 players who will help Jimmy Garoppolo the most

By Connor Fulton

Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before the start of the game against the Chicago Bears at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and New England Patriots tackle Nate Solder (77) walk off the field after the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 35-31. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Nate Solder

We haven’t mentioned the protection of Garoppolo yet, so here it is. It is VERY important that Garoppolo feels comfortable in the pocket as he gets accustomed to the speed of a competitive NFL regular season game. More than any other offensive lineman, Solder will play a huge role in Garoppolo’s protection, as he will cover the blind side. Unlike Brady, Garoppolo is pretty much clueless when it comes to knowing what’s going around him in the pocket, so it is paramount that Solder stays on his game.

77 days until kickoff: Profiling No. 77 Nate Solder

At the other tackle spot, the news of Sebastian Vollmer missing extended time is certainly a bummer. We will count on Marcus Cannon, most likely, to fill that void and to fill it well. Hopefully, the return of Dante Scarnecchia works magic for Cannon and he can be relied on to protect the right side of the pocket. All we can do is hope.

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