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7. Offensive line the key: The offensive line was one of the strengths of the Patriots' Super Bowl season, and a new metric reflects just how solid the unit was compared to the rest of the NFL. Including the playoffs, the Patriots led the league in pass-block win rate -- the entire unit held its blocks for at least 2.5 seconds on 61.4 percent of dropbacks, per ESPN pass-blocking metrics using NFL Next Gen Stats. That was the best percentage in the NFL, and it highlights why the transition at left tackle -- from Trent Brown to Isaiah Wynn -- is so critical in 2019. The team's other four starting offensive linemen all return this season. Also, the team's selection of West Virginia offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste in the third round (No. 101) is important, as he could be the swing tackle if healthy.
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