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Mailbag: Injuries still a concern

Updated: August 17, 2010, 2:34 PM ET
By Mike Reiss | ESPNBoston.com

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- This week's mailbag arrives from long distance, as the Patriots traveled three days early for their preseason game against the Falcons. The team's overall health is the dominant topic in the 'bag.

Mainly, the question is: "How will the recent string of injuries affect the club?"

My answer is that a similar run of injuries to another team might be devastating. But I think the Patriots have built some quality depth throughout their roster so the level of devastation ...

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