Coming out of the 2021 NFL Draft, there was some optimism the New England Patriots might have been able to find cornerstone players both at quarterback and along their defensive line. But while there are serious questions now about Mac Jones’ ability to provide long-term stability at QB, the arrow keeps pointing up for Christian Barmore.
The third-year interior lineman is playing the best football of his career right now, and has become the most disruptive member along the Patriots’ front. His 26 pressures are tied for the team lead, and he has also shown massive improvements as a run defender recently.