Mankins may have played through the Super Bowl with a torn ACL

[tuck&rolle]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d827b8b82/article/patriots-guard-mankins-reportedly-eyeing-training-camp-return-?module=HP11_headline_stack

That would explain some of the pressure we would be able to get, but jeez... That's toughness.

[dave56dj]

They have also suggested he may have gone through the hole playoff run with the tear - that would be incredible. Remember Justin Tryon tackled Reggie Bush with a dislocated elbow - Mcnabb played with a broken foot - lott cuts off part of his finger - make no mistake NFL players are beyond tough.