If your offensive line gets pushed around or intimidated, that’s usually bad news for the quarterback. That’s why it’s always a good idea to have at least one enforcer on the line.
By that, we mean a player who brings an edge, a mean streak to the table. Former Patriots guard Logan Mankins had that quality in spades. He played with a certain nastiness in the trenches and emboldened his teammates. It heightened the play of his linemates, and kept Tom Brady safe and protected.
So with that in mind, it was interesting to learn about Patriots third-round pick Antonio Garcia, a tackle with the kind of surly attitude made for an offensive line.