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So, this is obviously a topic since the Mankins trade, I've seen ideas, thought, predictions, in half the active threads, lets consolidate it.
Who? Why?
New England Patriots offensive snaps vs. New York Giants - espnBoston
Did BB just tell us who the OL for week 1 is? I don't think I've read this idea yet, but it makes sense.
Solder - Connolly - Wendell - Cannon - Vollmer
Remember when Mankins held out for 7 games due to a contract dispute? Yeah, it was Dan Connolly that started every game at LG until Mankins returned. Cannon is the guy everyone wants at RG, Connolly, in my eyes, is roster lock due to experience at all 3 interior spots and has proven he's capable of playing at a high level at times. Cannon has still been viewed as a Tackle only in game situations by the team though.
I'm actually leaning towards this combination being the opening day OL, with Stork hopefully proving to be better than Wendell by years end.
A few other possibilities:
Solder - Kline - Connolly - Cannon - Vollmer
Solder - Kline - Stork - Connolly - Vollmer
Solder - Kline - Stork - Cannon - Vollmer (I really doubt this, no way the entire interior is new)
So, thoughts? Opinions? Predict your starting OL.
I'm personally going to stick with the 5 who were held out of the game as my pick, I kinda like the idea and I don't think I've seen it posted much.
Who? Why?
New England Patriots offensive snaps vs. New York Giants - espnBoston
OFFENSIVE LINE:
LG Josh Kline – 70 of 70
RT Cameron Fleming – 70 of 70
RG/LT Chris Barker – 70 of 70
RG Jon Halapio – 57 of 70
C Bryan Stork – 37 of 70
C Braxston Cave – 33 of 70
LT Jordan Devey – 20 of 70
Quick-hit thoughts:With Nate Solder, Dan Connolly, Ryan Wendell, Marcus Cannon and Sebastian Vollmer sitting this one out, it gave the Patriots a chance to look at their younger players.
Did BB just tell us who the OL for week 1 is? I don't think I've read this idea yet, but it makes sense.
Solder - Connolly - Wendell - Cannon - Vollmer
Remember when Mankins held out for 7 games due to a contract dispute? Yeah, it was Dan Connolly that started every game at LG until Mankins returned. Cannon is the guy everyone wants at RG, Connolly, in my eyes, is roster lock due to experience at all 3 interior spots and has proven he's capable of playing at a high level at times. Cannon has still been viewed as a Tackle only in game situations by the team though.
I'm actually leaning towards this combination being the opening day OL, with Stork hopefully proving to be better than Wendell by years end.
A few other possibilities:
Solder - Kline - Connolly - Cannon - Vollmer
Solder - Kline - Stork - Connolly - Vollmer
Solder - Kline - Stork - Cannon - Vollmer (I really doubt this, no way the entire interior is new)
So, thoughts? Opinions? Predict your starting OL.
I'm personally going to stick with the 5 who were held out of the game as my pick, I kinda like the idea and I don't think I've seen it posted much.