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USAT: Patriots Wire

Feb 27, 2022

New England Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy has gotten an up-close look at rookie defensive lineman Christian Barmore, an Alabama product that had a productive rookie season in 2021 with 46 combined tackles and 1.5 sacks on the season. - Guy has been a staple of the Patriots defensive line for a number of years. Signed by the Patriots to a four-year contract in 2017, He had enjoyed five impressive years in New England. With 295 tackles and 8.5 sacks in five years with the Patriots, Guy has been able to provide stability on the defensive line. Signing a new deal with New England last March, he ensured that he would remain a fixture on the line. - In speaking with NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry on Wednesday, Guy offered a firsthand look at how Barmore is trying to get better. - “Really good, very impressive player. Really good human being, has a good head on his shoulders. He’s going to continue to grow. Like that’s the best thing about it is, when you see young guys come in, you want to see their growth, and we’re going to have to see him continue to grow and grow…  I like him as a player.  We talk all the time, he is about two-three lockers down. - But I like how he asks questions and understands his role on the team, understands what he’s doing. I feel like as he continues going into year two, he continues the path that he’s on, he’s going to be a real good player in the future.  He just has to continue to keep going and going. I mean you see it, you see it on the field, you don’t see anything. We’ve got to continue to go as a unit, and we grow, and as we grow, you will see his growth sprout. “ - As the New England Patriots look to strengthen their defense for 2022, Bamore should figure to be a key part of the equation. With Barmore making a splash in his rookie year, continued development and growth could prove to be important, as New England continues to build depth on the defensive line. - - RelatedLeGarrette Blount: Bill Belichick won't retire until he proves he doesn't need Tom Brady - - - - - - - - - - - - Email - - - - - Sign up - - - - - - - - Like this article? - Sign up for the Patriots Wire email newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning - - - - An error has occured - - - Please re-enter your email address. - - - - - - Thanks for signing up! - - - You'll now receive the top Patriots Wire stories each day directly in your inbox.

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