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Continuity and Preparing for 2018 are Keys<\/h2>\n

The Patriots head into training camp in less than two weeks and there should be no shortage of competition at a number of spots. As a lead-in to the beginning of camp, we\u2019ll break down the positions and give our take on who is a lock, a near lock for the 53-man roster and who is on the bubble. Next up is the Offensive Line position.<\/p>\n

Bill Belichick likes to say that the spring\u2019s OTAs and Minicamp is a learning exercise and that the real competition begins in training camp. With a roster of 90 players and no cuts needed before the final 53-man roster cut down, there will be plenty of time for evaluation.<\/p>\n

So we\u2019re going to take a look at the Patriots Offensive Line. One of the keys to the 2016 success and part of the struggle down the stretch in 2015 had to do with continuity. The Patriots five starters played together nearly wire-to-wire last year and their performance showed. In 2015 injuries decimated the unit and the team couldn\u2019t get any kind of cohesiveness going.<\/p>\n

The good news is that five starters return as well as some of their top backups. But the team didn\u2019t neglect their offensive line this offseason. With an eye to the future, they drafted two tackles in the 2017 NFL Draft, Tony Garcia, and Connor McDermott. Garcia in particular looks to have been drafted with 2018 and beyond in mind.<\/p>\n

Although the team lost RT Sebastian Vollmer to retirement this spring, he missed the entire 2016 season with an\u00a0injury and with the ascendance of Marcus Cannon, the team looks to be in good shape there.
\nSo, with that in mind who is locked in and who\u2019s on the bubble?<\/p>\n

Roster Locks: Nate Solder, Marcus Cannon, Joe Thuney, David Andrews, Shaq Mason, Tony Garcia
\n<\/strong>The starting five returns, seem to be healthy and are locked on the roster this summer. Solder returned from IR in 2015 to play very solidly last year. He\u2019s in the last year of his contract and with that in mind, the team has drafted two possible replacements.<\/p>\n

Moving up and using multiple picks to draft Garcia, he\u2019s obviously someone who Dante Scarnecchia feels can be a left tackle of the future. With Solder in place for at least 2017, there is no pressure on Garcia to produce early. This will be a red-shirt type of year for him to learn the system and develop under the tutelage of Coach Scar.<\/p>\n

Cannon came out of the doghouse to play very well in 2016. Guards Mason and Thuney are young and physical and should only improve. Andrews is an undersized but smart center and he\u2019s not going anywhere.<\/p>\n

Unless there is an injury somewhere, I see no changes happening along the starting lineup for the Patriots offensive line in 2017.<\/p>\n

Near Roster Locks: Cameron Fleming, Ted Karras
\n<\/strong>Last season both Fleming and Karras were the top backups for the tackles and the interior line last year. They both have the inside track for the top backup positions again as well. Karras has the versatility to play either guard or back-up the center David Andrews. He\u2019s not the most athletic guy but he\u2019s physical and tough.<\/p>\n

Fleming was the swing tackle last year and will be trying to hold off the rookies Garcia and McDermott from taking that job away from him. He\u2019s versatile and can fill in at either left or right tackle, something that is easier said than done.<\/p>\n

On the Bubble: LaAdrian Waddle, Conor McDermott, Cole Croston, Andrew Jelks, Max Rich, Jamil Douglas, Chase Farris, Jason King, James Ferentz
\n<\/strong>The Patriots have plenty of depth at the backup positions and these players are likely to be fighting for reps in training camp and a most likely only one or two slots.<\/p>\n

Waddle has been a backup tackle and a blocking tight end but with the depth, at that position, he\u2019ll be pushed hard for a roster spot. McDermott is another intriguing prospect. He\u2019s a guy that the Patriots used a pair of picks to get, albeit in the sixth round of the draft. Would he pass thru waivers if the team tries to stash him on the practice squad? That would seem to be his best bet to make the roster, at least this summer, unless the inevitable injuries occur.<\/p>\n

With a lot of bodies in camp, this will be an intriguing group to watch. They\u2019ll have the entire preseason to make a case for sticking, so staying healthy and on the field, will be of primary importance.<\/p>\n

Our next primer will have the Patriots defensive line\u2026 stay tuned.<\/p>\n

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