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Film Notes: Pats' D-line peaking
Big bodies up front doing their best work in playoffs; should Manning be worried?
Originally Published: February 3, 2012
By
Gary Horton | Scouts Inc.
After breaking down film, Scouts Inc. gives its take on what to watch in Super Bowl XLVI:
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Gary Horton spent 10 years in the NFL as a scout and another 10 years at the college level as an assistant coach and recruiter. He is the founder and most seasoned member of the Scouts Inc. staff, and his extensive experience at all levels of football make him an excellent talent evaluator.
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