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Bill Belichick takes stock of Patriots' unusual transition at left tackle

ORLANDO, Fla. -- New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has had remarkable stability at the left tackle position over his 18-year tenure, but the position is currently in transition with Nate Solder signing a four-year, $62 million free-agent deal with the Giants.

Belichick addressed that situation, among other things, in his 27-minute meeting with reporters at Tuesday’s AFC coaches breakfast.

“Nate did a great job for us, and he has a great opportunity in New York. We wish him well,” Belichick said, noting that there is a lot of team-building to be done to determine who will ultimately replace him.