The Patriots’ offensive line may have been the strength of an unproductive offensive unit. While the group dealt with injuries, they never really wavered.
Heading into this offseason, there were a lot of thoughts regarding what the team could look like along the line with Joe Thuney and David Andrews set to become free agents.
Luckily for New England, they found a diamond in the late rounds of last year’s draft in the form of Michael Onwenu. Many are expecting the second-year guard to slide right in and replace Thuney with no issue.
The tackle spots were thought to be good to go with Isaiah Wynn and Marcus Cannon both set to play, the latter returning from a year off due to the COVID-19 opt-outs. However, the Patriots decided to make a move to re-acquire Trent Brown. Now, there may be an odd man out due to having three capable starters for two spots.
Center is a much bigger question. New England doesn’t have a ready-to-go young stud to play in the middle like they do at guard. So, they will likely be looking heavily to find their guy in either the draft or free agency.
If the team is looking for some veterans to add to bolster their line, these five guys could be great options for them.
