Jerod Mayo plans on using the final weeks of the season to assess the current Patriots roster and see where the biggest improvements need to be made.
While the first-year coach specified rookies he’ll be keeping a close eye on, a pair of young offensive players will not be available for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Receiver Javon Baker and offensive tackle Caedan Wallace were both ruled out on New England’s injury report in what could have been a pivotal week for both rookies.
Wallace was one of the Patriots’ options at left tackle early in the season, but is poised to see some game action at right tackle when he returns from the injured reserve list.