As important as it is to have competent starters along the interior offensive line, the backup positions also carry an immense value — something the New England Patriots found out last year when starting center David Andrews was sent to season-ending injured reserve and both his replacement Ted Karras and right guard Shaq Mason had to miss time due to injury. Andrews and Mason will be back this year, with left guard Joe Thuney also being retained via the franchise tag, but the depth behind them will be worth keeping an eye on.
Patriots 2020 training camp competitions to watch: Backup interior offensive line
