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New England Patriots free agent rumors: Russell Okung, Mitchell Schwartz among tackles to watch

The New England Patriots don't have many pressing needs, but the loss to Denver in the AFC championship game exposed flaws along the offensive line.

On the interior, there won't be much personnel turnover. The team will be relying on the development of young players like Shaq Mason, Tre' Jackson, Bryan Stork and David Andrews.

At tackle, though, there could be an addition -- either via free agency or the draft. What the Pats got from Marcus Cannon and Cameron Fleming a year ago wasn't good enough. They need depth at the position, and they need a player that can eventually replace Sebastian Vollmer, who turns 32 before training camp opens.