Kyle Arrington: The New England Patriots CB Labels Leigh Bodden “Competition”

April 7, 2011   ·   Aaron Dodge   ·   Jump to comments

New England Patriots Cornerback Kyle Arrington responded to questions in his home state of Maryland last week and commented on the impending return of veteran Leigh Bodden, who topped the depth chart before the emergence of rookie phenom Devin McCourty.
Bodden signed a four-year, $22 million deal prior to the 2010 season after playing out a one-year "prove it" contract in 2009. In his first year he led the team with 17 passes defended and tied for the team lead with five interceptions.
His 2010 campaign ended even before the completion of the third preseason game when he sustained a torn rotator cuff against the St. Louis Rams.
“It was a run to my side, the tight end blocked me, I reached out with my left arm, it kinda got extended, then I fell on it, that was it,” Bodden explained.
The Patriots placed the then 28-year-old on the injured reserve and soldiered on with essentially no experience at the position. McCourty, along with Darius Butler, who was ...

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