Let's talk about the OL

[chasa]

im excited to see if the two rookies take the reigns and earn start positions early. I'd love for the OL to be wrapped up for the next 4 years

 

[PatsFanInVa]

Mason Stork Jackson doesn't just sound good on an OL, it sounds like a great name for a Civil War general. Mason "Stork" Jackson.

 

[aluminum seats]

The second reason I'm more comfortable this season is that Goog's will be more comfortable, and the players more comfortable with him and his style. Scar's shadow will be less of a story this season.

Good point. Much is made of rookie players making a big jump in year 2, but coaches too oftentimes need a year to truly get situated, have players get used to their rhythms, etc. There will be even more confidence in his methods since they were successful--from the KC game to winning the Super Bowl. Wow.

 

[IllegalContact]

Jackson has a ton of experience playing next to stork, Mason is more physical than wendell......I see an improved running game

 

[Oswlek]

As of THIS moment these are the 5 who I'd like to see emerge. Solder - Flemming - Stork - Cannon - Volmer. Then as back ups, Wendell, Mason, Jackson, and Kline. But that's just a guess with little to substantiate it.

I have no interest in seeing Cannon at guard and I suspect neither do the Patriots. I'd be elated if the rookies start at guard because it would mean they impressed the hell out of the coaches.

 

[Schmo]

Sure, it would be great if 2 of Flemming, Cannon, Mason and Jackson can play at the level we've seen Stork play at. IMO, I will sleep soundly as long as Wendell is healthy. Dude is a warrior and doesn't get the credit he's due.

I'm guessing Jackson at RG and Wendell at LG. Mason and Flemming will compete for the "goaline tackle" position.