The Patriots didn’t want to have rookie Nate Solder protecting Tom Brady’s blindside this year, after a lockout shortened offseason, as they chase another Super Bowl, and with Matt Light interested in returning they didn’t have to. However, this is a two year deal worth 7 million in guarantees, up to 12 million total. Considering they probably only plan to use him for one more year, they really overpaid.

Grade: C