May, June, July and August To Look At Alternatives At LG

[mgteich]

For the moments let us presume that Strange isn't ready to be active for Game One. I make no assumptions with regard to his health after that.
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LEFT GUARD
We will be spending lots of time evaluating our choices at LG. First, there are Mafi, Jake Andrews and Leverett. Andrews is our backup center. Leverett is our #3 center.

The wildcard is Sow. Will he be so good at LG that the team decides that LG is his future?
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STRANGE AND SOW
Is Strange the starter for 2024 and 2025, or is he trade bait when he is healthy?

When Sow is at LG, we should see what our RG's look like: Robinson, Mafi, and Jordan.
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LEFT TACKLE
As an aside, LT is easy. It is our weakest unit, but the 2024 direction is clear. Let the top 3 fight it out. If they are good enough to play, then We still have Lowe, Wheatley and Steuber fighting it out for a Practice Squad spot, and as a backup if only one of the top 3 can cut it.
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Sow and Wallace will fit is somewhere. All of three competitors for LT are OK as RT backups.

 

[jmt57]

I would like to think that those primarily getting playing time at guard in 2024 is a combination of Sow, Strange and Robinson.
Hopefully Robinson can prove me wrong about using that early of a draft pick on a guard (rather than RB, TE, CB, FS, DT or Edge).

It looks to me as if there is a significant dropoff (Mafi, Leverett, Jordan, J Andrews) after the first three options.

 

[signbabybrady]

You didn't spell Maye correctly

 

[mgteich]

I would like to think that those primarily getting playing time at guard in 2024 is a combination of Sow, Strange and Robinson.
Hopefully Robinson can prove me wrong about using that early of a draft pick on a guard (rather than RB, TE, CB, FS, DT or Edge).

It looks to me as if there is a significant dropoff (Mafi, Leverett, Jordan, J Andrews) after the first three options.

I would note that for Sow to be an option at LG (even as a backup), we really, really needed the RG of the future.

 

[n1997y]

We only have what, something like, ten guards?

NEED MORE GUARDS!

 

[Water Boy]

I'd like to think we are all set at guard for a while.

Wouldn't surprise me if Robinson Beats Out Strange.

Wallace Sow Andrews Robinson Onwenu

Plus I believe AVP uses extra linemen in his formations.

 

[State]

The answer is staring us in the face. Sow. Probably even better there than a healthy Strange69. Funny Capn Stone sobriquet.

Mafi can more easily succeed at RG. As a backup.

I don’t think Strange will be rushed back.

 

[State]

Wallace Sow Andrews Robinson Onwenu

Okorafor Sow Andrews Onwenu Wallace.

“But they’re paying Mike tackle money!” I can hear you bleating.

So what?

Blame Belichick for the draft two years ago.

 

[Family]

I would note that for Sow to be an option at LG (even as a backup), we really, really needed the RG of the future.

Did Sow ever take one rep at LG in any practice or preseason game?

Edit yes I remember the last game maybe when everyone was hurt.

 

[signbabybrady]

Okorafor Sow Andrews Onwenu Wallace.

“But they’re paying Mike tackle money!” I can hear you bleating.

So what?

Blame Belichick for the draft two years ago.

Onwenwu pretty much said he's going to be a tackle again this year.

Okorafor Strange Andrews Sow Onwenwu

I'm assuming this until we know for sure Strange's health status. Mafi has a full year now so I'd hope he can be the next man up at guard so we don't need to rely on either rookie too soon. Hopefully one of both surprises but until we see if I'm not overthinking the lineup.

 

[Patriot Missile]

Sow played excellent last year and his athleticism may project to LG. We’ll see how it goes. He’s either pretty good and can make the transition, or he benefited a bit from being next to Big Mike and may have a drop off? Maybe a little bit of both? Again, we’ll know more in a few months. Personally think he’s excellent.

Patriots player named to 2023 PFF All-Rookie Team

Sow was drafted in the fourth round last spring.

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