The second-year man's growth will be vital to the Patriots' offensive success in 2015.
When the Patriots drafted Florida State center Bryan Stork in the fourth round of last year's draft, they knew exactly what they would get and how to use it: a hard-nosed offensive lineman, who was meant to anchor New England's offensive line for years to come.
The plan was put into action later as expected, as Stork suffered an injury in training camp that would keep the rookie on the sidelines until the team's week four Monday night game in Kansas City.