The New England Patriots have quietly built themselves up to be one of the best running teams in the NFL this upcoming season.
Considering the team is starting a new quarterback for the first time in 20 years, perhaps the Patriots want to create a strong running identity to complement and take some of the load off the shoulders of their new starting quarterback this year — most likely Jarrett Stidham.
Since 2015 when they drafted Shaq Mason, the Pats have continuously been upgrading their offensive line and stashing away offensive linemen.