The guaranteed money on New England Patriots veteran offensive tackle Riley Reiff’s contract was always a clue that he was being brought onto the team as more than just another camp body.
There’s a strong likelihood that he’s being positioned as the man to replace Isaiah Wynn as the starter across from left tackle Trent Brown.
Reiff, 34, is a bit long in the tooth, and he didn’t start every game when he was with the Chicago Bears last season. But in a world where offensive tackles are hard to come by, Reiff might end up being the guy in New England.