BobDigital
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This is going to be short and long term.
Short term games 1-8
Wendell is clearly the best option to move to center with Jackson/Mason beside him. Center is too important to have a rookie start there game 1 unless he is exceptional. Andrews is not. I would have a quick leash on both Jackson and Mason and if need be throw Kline in as he is the clear back up for both to me. All this being said the Patriots should keep a look out for a decent vet guard or center for the entire year and jump on any chance to get one. If Stork can come back it will solve a lot of issue and the Patriots will be in position to make a strong 2nd half push. Either way it might be smarter to leave a RB home or always ready for a quick dump off until that happens.
Long Term thoughts.
This is going to be an unpopular opinion and not a fun topic. I think the Patriots should prepare to move on from Stork. He is only in his 2nd year but already ha a concussion history and that is very worrying. Honestly if I was Stork and i had another concussion this year after coming back i would seriously consider retirement. That would signal this problem will not go away and only get worse. It doesn't matter how young you are concussion history can be a big problem. I think even if this does not happen the Patriots going into next season without a solid back up plan and solid back up for both young guards is absurd. I hope it does not come to this but it is something that should be on BB's mind as we move forward.
Short term games 1-8
Wendell is clearly the best option to move to center with Jackson/Mason beside him. Center is too important to have a rookie start there game 1 unless he is exceptional. Andrews is not. I would have a quick leash on both Jackson and Mason and if need be throw Kline in as he is the clear back up for both to me. All this being said the Patriots should keep a look out for a decent vet guard or center for the entire year and jump on any chance to get one. If Stork can come back it will solve a lot of issue and the Patriots will be in position to make a strong 2nd half push. Either way it might be smarter to leave a RB home or always ready for a quick dump off until that happens.
Long Term thoughts.
This is going to be an unpopular opinion and not a fun topic. I think the Patriots should prepare to move on from Stork. He is only in his 2nd year but already ha a concussion history and that is very worrying. Honestly if I was Stork and i had another concussion this year after coming back i would seriously consider retirement. That would signal this problem will not go away and only get worse. It doesn't matter how young you are concussion history can be a big problem. I think even if this does not happen the Patriots going into next season without a solid back up plan and solid back up for both young guards is absurd. I hope it does not come to this but it is something that should be on BB's mind as we move forward.