The New England Patriots took a gamble on Offensive Tackle. Marcus Cannon, when no one else would by drafting him in the 5th round back in 2011 out of TCU. This was mainly because Cannon was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma just before the draft. Cannon has since been a part of two Super Bowls, winning one and he will be playing in his 3rd this Sunday. This Super Bowl will be a little bit different that the previous two. Cannon has now entrenched himself as arguably the best lineman on the team when before he was considered a backup Guard or a Swing Tackle. He now has the job of starting Right Tackle and protecting the greatest QB to ever play the game. This Sunday, he will have his hands full when asked to hold off NFL sack leader, Vic Beasley Jr. and the surging Atlanta Falcons Defense.
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