Craig Woodson Reveals How Patriots Newcomer Will Help Him Get Better
Craig Woodson Reveals How Patriots Newcomer Will Help Him Get Better originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots had a busy offseason, and one of their additions could help Craig Woodson develop into an even better player.
The Patriots signed All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to a one-year deal in the offseason, and the veteran will start alongside Woodson in the backend of the secondary. Woodson had a strong rookie season, but recently spoke on how Byard can help him get even better. “I know he’s going to help me out there when it comes to seeing things, allowing the game to slow down even more than it’s starting to already,” Woodson said on Wednesday, per MassLive's Mark Daniels .
“So, I mean, once we get to the practice and on the field, I’m sure he’s going to give me some keys and some tools that are going to help me. ” Byard has played in 140 NFL games and has played at a high level in his eight-year NFL career. His experience will play a huge role in making the Patriots' defense great.
Woodson is not the first Patriot to point out how Byard will help the team, either. Marcus Jones also recently said that Byard's experience in the NFC over the last few seasons will help the Patriots' game plan for uncommon opponents. Byard spent the last two years with the Chicago Bears, and the Patriots face the NFC North next season.
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