The Patriots have several critical flaws in need of addressing across their roster this offseason.
But on a New England depth chart lacking in several areas, the dearth of talent at the offensive tackle position might be the most glaring deficiency.
The Patriots O-line crumbled in 2024 behind the tackle duo of Vederian Lowe and Demontrey Jacobs, with New England giving up 52 sacks — standing as the most the team has surrendered since 1999.
Not only did that porous line play regularly put QBs like Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett under duress, but that poor blocking also hindered New England’s run game — with Rhamondre Stevenson averaging a career-low 3.