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Agreed. I know Big Mike has probably put on a few unwanted lbs, but he remains technically sound.

I'll also say this: I pride myself in studying OL play really closely, and I still consider it the toughest position to really wrap my head around. So many variables and nuances to consider.

Getting some good replies to my OL analysis, all of which are completely fair. My reasoning for saying there was improvement was based largely on how far they came and the expectation I had for the group prior to the start of camp. From my positional preview in July:

Like the argument. Mine is based on the expectations I had for the group because it was so bad last year. Here was my position preview at the start of camp.

After making a huge jump in 2025, can the Patriots’ offensive line take another step forward in 2026? - The Boston Globe Whether it was coaching, personnel acquisitions, lineup combinations, or a combination, the Patriots pushed all the right buttons up front in 2025.

Now, the offensive line.

After making a huge jump in 2025, can the Patriots’ offensive line take another step forward in 2026

My argument was they went from one of the worst in the league to somewhere near the middle of the pack. Instead of “jump to average,” I’d instead say “level up and be consistent.” Fair?

After making a huge jump in 2025, can the Patriots’ offensive line take another step forward in 2026? - The Boston Globe Whether it was coaching, personnel acquisitions, lineup combinations, or a combination, the Patriots pushed all the right buttons up front in 2025.

After making a huge jump in 2025, can the Patriots’ offensive line take another step forward in 2026?

With Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, tight end has been a strength for the Patriots, but it may be time to get younger - The Boston Globe Henry and Hooper will turn 32 next season, which will be the 11th year in the league for both.

Today, it’s tight ends:

With Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, tight end has been a strength for the Patriots, but it may be time to get younger

With Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, tight end has been a strength for the Patriots, but it may be time to get younger - The Boston Globe Henry and Hooper will turn 32 next season, which will be the 11th year in the league for both.

Today, it’s tight ends:

With Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, tight end has been a strength for the Patriots, but it may be time to get younger

Was a podium over when he was talking with reporters. Lot of respect for this young man. It isn’t easy in that spotlight for anyone, but he handled it with grace. Easy guy to root for.

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The Patriots had an effective running back duo in Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, but they could use depth - The Boston Globe The Patriots ranked sixth in rushing yards per game last season (128.9) in large part thanks to the efforts of Stevenson and Henderson.

Next up, the running backs:

In 2025, the Patriots had an effective backfield duo in Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson. But moving forward, they could use depth

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The Patriots’ future revolves around Drake Maye, who could use another offseason of offensive investment - The Boston Globe Despite playoff struggles, Maye provided plenty of reason for Patriots optimism moving forward.

Starting our Patriots’ positional analysis with a look at QB:

The final chapter didn’t provide the ending Patriots’ fans were hoping for, but the story of Drake Maye’s ascent throughout 2025 is the kind of thing that should maintain optimism about the direction of the franchise heading into 2026.

The Patriots’ future revolves around Drake Maye, who could use another offseason of offensive investment - The Boston Globe Despite playoff struggles, Maye provided plenty of reason for Patriots optimism moving forward.

Starting our Patriots’ positional analysis with a look at QB:

The final chapter didn’t provide the ending Patriots’ fans were hoping for, but the story of Drake Maye’s ascent throughout 2025 is the kind of thing that should maintain optimism about the direction of the franchise heading into 2026.

These draft prospects could do the Patriots’ offensive line some good - The Boston Globe If the team decides to build through the draft, Georgia’s Monroe Freeling, Northwestern’s Caleb Tiernan, and Texas A&M’s Chase Bisontis look the most promising.

These draft prospects could do the Patriots’ offensive line some good

That would play.

Getting irrationally excited about Rodriguez as a second-round possibility, although with his combine performance (including a 3-cone time of 6.9 that made me giddy with excitement), New England might have to trade up from 63 to make it happen.

I can only speak through my own experience having covered him, but in his pro-ready temperament and mien, Sonny Styles reminds me a lot of a young Dont’a Hightower. A grown man who will arrive in the NFL as a fully-formed individual.

Ten half-formed thoughts on guys I spoke with at the NFL combine Looking for Mike Vrabel guys, rooting for the Patriots to draft ‘Big Citrus,’ debating life on the edge, and more

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These draft prospects could do the Patriots’ offensive line some good - The Boston Globe If the team decides to build through the draft, Georgia’s Monroe Freeling, Northwestern’s Caleb Tiernan, and Texas A&M’s Chase Bisontis look the most promising.

These draft prospects could do the Patriots’ offensive line some good

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LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier comes to the defense of Patriots left tackle (and ex-college teammate) Will Campbell - The Boston Globe Nussmeier, who was a teammate of Campbell’s for three years, was upset with those who went after Campbell in the days after the Super Bowl.

Garrett Nussmeier on Will Campbell’s critics after Super Bowl LX.

“People sometimes don’t really know what they’re talking about. [They] like to get on Twitter. They live in their parents’ basement, and like to say things that they have no idea what they’re talking about. They don’t know football.”

That was wild.

Yeah, unless something wacky happens.

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And I mostly agree with you, TBH.

Scar just turned 78. 78! I'm trying (mostly unsuccessfully) to talk him into writing a book. Love that dude.

No. More of a case of a rookie struggling in a high-profile game IMO. There wasn't this sort of reaction after Myles Garrett outplayed him in October, for example.

Think the timing of the knee injury sucked--didn't have a lengthy (necessary) runway to return before the playoffs & it cost him.