crowell33

George Bussey getting reps with the first team at LG. Ohrnberger and Larsen have not. Interesting.

BradyManny

I think first team is mildly misleading - Hoyer was in at that point with the other 1's, as well as Wendell at center. Bussey wasn't the only 2 to get a chance to run w the 1's. Also, it was LT according to PFW.

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George Bussey got a lot of reps at left tackle, many with a group that included John Wise, Connolly, Ted Larsen and Mark LeVoir. Bussey got some team reps at left tackle late in the workout with a group that included Kaczur at left guard, Wendell at center, Neal at right guard and LeVoir at right tackle. There seems to be a nice battle developing between Wendell and Connolly (and maybe others) for that versatile interior backup role.

But it is interesting that Ohrnberger seems absent from the OL on the 2nd string. Larsen/Welch etc are ahead of him?

patchick

I'd say Orhnberger has been conspicuous by his absence in reports of line groupings. He was a kind of peculiar draft pick to start with -- very different from the Patriot OL prototype. There was a lot of speculation they'd move him to center, but no sign of that either as far as I can see.

BradyManny

I want to say he may have taken some reps at C last TC and preseason, but am not sure...I might just think that only because of the speculation around him playing center.

But I agree, his absence is a little bit alarming. Or surprising, at least, given some first year guys seem ahead of him.

Patspsycho

Don't think we should read too much into line groupings this early.

Gwedd

Agreed. If it keeps up during TC, then that's another thing. For now, the Pats are likely just looking at different combos to see what's what.

KontradictioN

Agreed, but Bussey is someone who I have a lot of interest in watching. When I brought up drafting a OG with either our first and second round pick, it turned into a big thing with me and Box and his rationale for not drafting a OG was Bussey. He's someone who I'm taking interest in.

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betterthanthealternative

Go ahead, make fun. He holds the Patriots and NFL record for average number of punts per game.

captain stone

It's no wonder Dante wasn't happy; he might've just realized that these guys aren't any good.

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mgteich

It is very early. Lots of combinations will be tried by the time we get to the 3rd preseason game when it really does matter which group you practice and play with. The competition is just beginning.

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There are lots of folks to choose from. They don't all need to look good. Even with Mankins gone, there are seven returnees: five starters (Light, Kaczur, Koppen, Neal and Vollmer) and the two backups (Connolly and LeVoir). Connolly and LeVoir seem to be perennial JAG backups, which is fine. They are good enough for us to have the luxury of carrying a developmental lineman or even two on the 53 man squad.

Unless there is a great surprise, the rest of the players are competing for inactive positions and Practice Squad positions.

Ohrnberger, Bussey and Wendell were here last year and two will likely win the roster spots. Welch and Larsen could take the spots with solid performances or end up on the Practice Squad.
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Bussey is interesting since his strength is his play on the left side, at LT and LG. Bussey could sneak in to the 4th OT position if Kaczur moves to guard.
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And yes, Ohrnberger is conspicuous by his lack of mention. As has been said, he was a curious choice. Belichick liked him a lot, and one presumes dante did also. It seems early to give up on him.

One has to believe that we didn't draft a guard because dante liked what he had in Connolly, Bussey and Ohrnberger.
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THE EARLY LINES (without Mankins)
starters: Light, Kaczur, Koppen, Neal, Vollmer
game day backups: LeVoir, Connolly
inactive 53 man roster: Bussey, Orhnberger
Practice Squad: Wendell, Larsen, Welch