Onwenu at Right Tackle

[Brady6]

Hey everyone, anyone else notice how solid the Pats are when Onwenu starts at right tackle? Our record’s better, the run game picks up, and QBs seem to breathe easier. Plus, he’s been a quick fix for a shaky O-line in past seasons.

Thoughts?

 

[mgteich]

Hey everyone, anyone else notice how solid the Pats are when Onwenu starts at right tackle? Our record’s better, the run game picks up, and QBs seem to breathe easier. Plus, he’s been a quick fix for a shaky O-line in past seasons.

Thoughts?

Yes, we are much better with Onwenu at RT over Lowe.

 

[MrBigglesWorth]

Agreed but I think he's been banged up all season with his ankle?

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Per Reiss et al., they asked Onwenu if he'd be comfortable switching, and he's been practicing there all week.

They didn't commit one way or the other on him playing there next week.

 

[Hawaiipatsfan2]

He need to be our new RT, and Boutee needs to replace JSS/Parker as wr3.

 

[Sciz]

Sure, but today was also probably the best game from the guard position this season, despite not having Onwenu there. That’s a big factor too.

 

[upstater1]

He need to be our new RT, and Boutee needs to replace JSS/Parker as wr3.

I'd prefer Thornton. We need downfield speed.

 

[upstater1]

The Patriots were just hoping for someone to be passable at RT so Onwenu could stay at his position where he plays like an All-Pro.

It never happened. Sow has strung together 2 decent games in a row. If he starts improving and Strange stays healthy, that will be ideal for the Patriots

 

[signbabybrady]

Getting Strange back at guard was very helpful too.

 

[PatsFan2]

Keep him there Mac plays like his Ceiling Kirk Cousins when Onwenu is our RT.

 

[Lavictoire]

Always liked Onwenu at RT.

 

[Kasmir]

Per Reiss et al., they asked Onwenu if he'd be comfortable switching, and he's been practicing there all week.

They didn't commit one way or the other on him playing there next week.

You'd think Owenu would prefer to be a RT rather than an OG as the compensation is higher there...

 

[Hawaiipatsfan2]

I'd prefer Thornton. We need downfield speed.

Ideally, they’d be interchangeable depending on the play call.

 

[PatsFan2]

You'd think Owenu would prefer to be a RT rather than an OG as the compensation is higher there...

Should force the Pats to lock him up now BB values that kind of versatility. Mac looked a lot more comfortable knowing he didn't have direct line from RT to him.

 

[PatsFan2]

I'd prefer Thornton. We need downfield speed.

With good protection from the current O-line we should be able to get long developing plays down field. We need Tyquan's Big play ability downfield.

 

[doesntmatter1]

The problem is if injuries occur....back to square one. I don't know what is going on with Anderson and I thought McDermott would be passable but he was hurt as well. Mafi and Lowe aren't good enough for backup roles and struggle so much that I wanted Ferentz in the game lol.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

The problem is if injuries occur....back to square one. I don't know what is going on with Anderson and I thought McDermott would be passable but he was hurt as well. Mafi and Lowe aren't good enough for backup roles and struggle so much that I wanted Ferentz in the game lol.

Sow will only get better, he is a rookie. Let's hope Strange's knee and Onwenu's ankle keep improving week to week even though they are playing.

 

[Wozzy]

I've said since the offseason, today's version of the offensive line is their best version.

Whether Sow or Onwenu play right tackle doesn't really matter. I'm sure they prefer having the vet out there on an island so Onwenu gets the nod.

This is all well and good, but the offensive line started really improving back in week three against the Jest's.

If Mac has really turned a corner they can win some games, but we've seen him pretend to do this before. Last year after Gillette was chanting Zappe's name, Mac improved and stopped turning the ball over as much... it didn't last.

We'll see whether Mac builds off this win, or regresses like he has done before. Been waiting three years for him to level up, I expected it to be this season... still waiting.

 

[patsfanfromoversea]

Let him be a full time rt and sign him long term would really help fixing the crucial OT position where free agents are rare and very expensive

 

[Toofy]

I've said since the offseason, today's version of the offensive line is their best version.

Whether Sow or Onwenu play right tackle doesn't really matter. I'm sure they prefer having the vet out there on an island so Onwenu gets the nod.

This is all well and good, but the offensive line started really improving back in week three against the Jest's.

If Mac has really turned a corner they can win some games, but we've seen him pretend to do this before. Last year after Gillette was chanting Zappe's name, Mac improved and stopped turning the ball over as much... it didn't last.

We'll see whether Mac builds off this win, or regresses like he has done before. Been waiting three years for him to level up, I expected it to be this season... still waiting.

I thought Mac played significantly better after the bears game. We lost due to lot of self inflicted wounds.