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Onwenu embracing the changes on offense while staying positive

July 31, 2024

Michael Onwenu is now on of the elder statesman along the Patriots offensive line. Onwenu, a free agent this off-season re-signed with the Patriots on a three year, $57 million dollar contract. Entering his fifth season with the organization, Onwenu is one of the Patriots best players and arguably their best offensive lineman. He has played for four different offensive line coaches in his time with the team. Despite that,…

Patriots Positional Preview: Offensive line

July 22, 2024

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The offensive line has been a source of consternation in recent years for the Patriots. Injuries, inconsistency and bad coaching have turned what was one of the best units in the NFL for a long time into a liability. The Patriots have attempted to address the offensive line in both the draft and free agency but they have had mixed results. 2022 first…

Patriots Free Agency: Need No. 2: Offensive Line

March 11, 2024

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The Patriots offensive line has struggled mightily the past three seasons. Bill Belichick tried to fix the unit in last year’s draft by drafting three interior lineman in Sidy Sow, Jake Andrews and Atonio Mafi. All three played but struggled at times and looked rushed. Offensive tackles Trent Brown and Michael Onwenu manned the tackle spots. Brown had a tough season between injuries and not getting a contract extension offer…

Patriots stand pat at the trade deadline

October 31, 2023

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The NFL Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Patriots did not make a trade for the third straight year. The Patriots have several unrestricted free agents that could have moved but are staying. Safety Kyle Dugger, guard/tackle Mike Onwenu, EDGE, Josh Uche, running back Ezekiel Elliott, offensive tackle Trent Brown, safety Jalen Mills and tight ends Mike Gesicki and Hunter Henry are on expiring contracts but none of…

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

May 2, 2023

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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……

Patriots: Two Changes Patriots Offense Should Make in the Second Half

November 2, 2022

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The Patriots sit at 4-4 through eight games and have nine games remaining. First up is a home matchup with the Colts, which will be followed by the team’s bye week before an eight game gauntlet to end the season that includes two games against the Bills and matchups with the Vikings, Dolphins and Bengals. If New England wants to make it through the second half with a shot at…

Patriots: In Updated Patriots Offense, Pass Protection is the Biggest Area to Watch

August 7, 2022

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Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots have been “streamlining” their offense and focusing more on certain concepts, such as wide zone, and newer verbiage in 2022. With that, there will be growing pains that the team is betting on paying off in the long run. Thus far in training camp, the offense has been inconsistent. As the Patriots move forward, the most important area to watch will…

Patriots Training Camp: Offensive line preview

August 1, 2021

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The Patriots reshuffled their offensive line this off-season by trading for offensive tackle Trent Brown. Brown played in New England in 2019 before signing a free agent deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. The signing was a disaster and the Patriots were able to get Brown back for a 5th and 7th round pick in 2022. Brown can play either right or left tackle. He is a mauler in the…

Patriots Draft: Scouting Report on OG Michael Onwenu, Michigan

April 25, 2020

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The Patriots traded up in the sixth round to draft Michigan guard Michael Onwenu. Onwenu was a three year starter at Michigan. Onwenu is thick at 6-2 344. He has long arms and plays with good power at the point of attack. Here is my scouting report on Onwenu. Initial Quicks: Onwenu has good quickness on the snap. Gets inside hand placement and can re-establish the line of scrimmage. Run……