Young offensive lineman are front and center at Patriots Training Camp

August 1, 2023

The Patriots drafted Jake Andrews, Sidy Sow and Atonio Mafi in this past April’s draft with an eye to the future. Well, the future is now for them and second year offensive lineman Chasen Hines and Andrew Stueber. None of the young lineman were expected to get as many reps as they have thus far but this is life in the NFL. Training camp is a period of opportunity for…

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Patriots sign fourth round pick Jake Andrews

May 26, 2023

The Patriots have signed fourth round pick Jake Andrews to a four-year, $4.65 million deal. The signing was first reported by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Andrews was selected with the 107th overall selection in the fourth round and was the first offensive player taken by the team after it spent its first three draft picks on defense. The 6-3, 305 pound lineman played both guard and center at Troy. Andrews started…

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Patriots place versatility above all else in drafting Andrews, Sow and Mafi

May 2, 2023

When it comes to offensive lineman, the Patriots value versatility more than any other franchise in the NFL. That is why they drafted three offensive lineman on Saturday who can play multiple positions. Versatility along the offensive line is extremely important in today’s NFL. Teams usually carry anywhere from seven to eight offensive lineman in a game. You need to have guys who can play multiple positions. Guards who can……

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Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on C Jake Andrews

April 29, 2023

The Patriots selected Troy center Jake Andrews with Pick 107 in Round 4. Andrews has played both guard and center during his time at the school. He was coached by former Patriots offensive line coach Cole Popovich. Here is my scouting report on Jake Andrews. https://youtu.be/4rXkAZePHu4 Jake Andrews, C, 6-2 305 Troy Initial Quicks: Comes off the ball with good pad leverage and a low center of gravity. A former……

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