A big reason for Drake Maye’s limited snaps in the Patriots’ preseason opener was due to the team’s decision to only play him behind the starting offensive line.
The Patriots’ starting front five might not be fully set just yet, though. Patriots coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Friday that the unit is still a work in progress.
“They’re still under construction, the offensive line,” Mayo said. “I’ve said it since Day 1: We’re going to play the best five, whatever that combination looks like.”
The starting combination for Thursday’s game against the Panthers was Vedarian Lowe (left tackle), Sidy Sow (left guard), David Andrews (center), Michael Onwenu (right guard), and Chukwuma Okorafor (right tackle).