FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – In 2001, the New England Patriots selected Greenville, Ohio, native Matt Light in the second round of the draft and had their left tackle position secured for the next decade.
In 2016, the club selected Centerville, Ohio, native Joe Thuney in the third round and now hopes history repeats itself at the left guard position with a Light-type tenure.
The 6-foot-5, 305-pound Thuney is off to a good start, as he has been the starter at the position from the first day of spring practice. His approach has made an impression on coach Bill Belichick.