Good news for Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as his left tackle Matt Light has reportedly agreed to a 2-year deal to stay in New England.
There were rumors that Light (a 10-year veteran of the Pats) was heading to the Seahawks, Steelers or Chiefs but New England made the right decision by keeping him rather than forcing rookie first-round pick Nate Solder to have to take that coveted spot. With the lockout and hyper speed training camp, it would have been taking a huge risk to assume Solder could handle the most important task on the offensive line.
Light, a three-time Pro Bowler (including 2010), started all 16 games last season for the Patriots at left tackle. During a 10-year career, Light has played in 140 games (starting all but two). He was picked by the Patriots in the second round of the 2001 draft.
This is the best of both worlds as Light rightfully keeps his job while serving as a mentor for Solder, who is the left tackle of the future. The Purdue product is a true pro, a respected member of the community and the leader of the offensive line; Brady has to be a happy man (even a little more than usual) with this firmed up.
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