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The New England Patriots traded a lot to acquire tight end Dwayne Allen from the Indianapolis Colts, but so far the veteran hasn't impressed on the practice field. NESN.com's Doug Kyed and Zack Cox assure fans to relax, and that Allen is a near-lock to make the roster. For the full podcast: https://soundcloud.com/nesn-com/the-f....

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