On paper, the New England Patriots’ offensive line has the potential to be one of the better units in the league. Even with the right tackle spot a question mark and open for competition, the group features an enticing mix of proven quality (Trent Brown, David Andrews) and young talent (Cole Strange, Michael Onwenu).
Ten practices into this year’s training camp, however, the top unit has not lined up alongside each other even once. Far from it, actually.
Michael Onwenu starting camp on the physically unable to perform list already forced the depth at guard to be tested, first in the form of Bill Murray and later with Atonio Mafi and Kody Russey filling in.