Move Over Matt Light, Sebastian Vollmer is Ready to Take Over

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Published: November 16, 2009

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... the job of protecting Tom Brady's blind side since being drafted by the Patriots in the 2001 draft.

Light has been great ever since, making the All-Rookie Team in 2001 and being a Pro Bowler in 2006 and 2007. His pretty good year was interrupted by an injury suffered against the Denver Broncos.

Then in steps Sebastian Vollmer. Had anyone heard of this guy before the season started? If not, you will certainly know his name by the end of the season. The Pats drafted Vollmer in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Vollmer didn't even start playing football until he was 14 and didn't start to play tackle until his sophomore year at the University of Houston. He made an immediate impact though, making First Team All-Conference USA.

After being drafted by the Patriots, he wasn't expected to get much playing time since Light was already a solid player at left tackle. But Light's injury opened the door for Vollmer, and he has taken full advantage of it.

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Move Over Matt Light, Sebastian Vollmer is Ready to Take Over

By
for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: November 16, 2009

commentComment        

... the job of protecting Tom Brady's blind side since being drafted by the Patriots in the 2001 draft.

Light has been great ever since, making the All-Rookie Team in 2001 and being a Pro Bowler in 2006 and 2007. His pretty good year was interrupted by an injury suffered against the Denver Broncos.

Then in steps Sebastian Vollmer. Had anyone heard of this guy before the season started? If not, you will certainly know his name by the end of the season. The Pats drafted Vollmer in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

Vollmer didn't even start playing football until he was 14 and didn't start to play tackle until his sophomore year at the University of Houston. He made an immediate impact though, making First Team All-Conference USA.

After being drafted by the Patriots, he wasn't expected to get much playing time since Light was already a solid player at left tackle. But Light's injury opened the door for Vollmer, and he has taken full advantage of it.

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Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
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