FOXBORO: As the-then St. Louis Rams’ first-round pick (second overall) in the 2008 draft, Virginia product Chris Long was faced with the task of having to prove himself in the NFL.

Now, as a free-agent addition to the Patriots this off-season, the 31-year-old defensive end is faced with another task.

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