The New England Patriots had a very difficult time protecting Drake Maye in the quarterback’s rookie season.
It’s no secret, then, that improving the performance of the offensive line will be a point of emphasis in 2025. And steps the Patriots take over the next several months could go a long way toward solving that problem.
That means coaching.
“The Patriots stand out from most other teams in the NFL when it comes to offensive line coaches,” ESPN Patriots insider Mike Reiss wrote Sunday. “They have taken the unconventional approach of having three — Doug Marrone leading the way, aided by experienced assistants Jason Houghtaling and Robert Kugler.