Source: Boston Herald

Nate Solder knows he has to be much better as Tom Brady's blind-side protector. The Patriots left tackle said as much following Thursday night's preseason opener with the Saints.

So what made him get off to such a miserable start performing arguably the most important job on the field?

Randy Cross, a former Pro Bowl offensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers who provided television commentary of the Pats/Saints game, pointed to Solder's legs. There was no bend in his knees.

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