New England Patriots offensive lineman Mike Onwenu suffered a significant leg injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving Mike Vrabel with a major decision before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars. But the Patriots may not need to overthink his replacement. Greg Van Roten stepped in after Onwenu went down against Pittsburgh, and he appears to be the most straightforward option to take over the starting role. New England can also explore Walter Rouse and Ben Brown, but Van Roten gives the Patriots an experienced option without completely reshuffling an offensive line that had started showing progress. That continuity could be especially important for Drake Maye. Will Campbell has played extremely well at left tackle, while Morgan Moses provides veteran stability on the opposite side. The bigger question is whether losing Onwenu impacts the chemistry of the entire offensive line and creates vulnerabilities along the interior. Jacksonville could test that immediately with interior pressure, stunts and blitzes designed to disrupt Maye. Can Greg Van Roten keep the Patriots offensive line together without forcing New England to make unnecessary changes elsewhere? #NewEnglandPatriots #Patriots #NFL Photo Credit: Eric Canha IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
New England Patriots offensive lineman Mike Onwenu suffered a significant leg injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers, leaving Mike Vrabel with a major decision before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars.
But the Patriots may not need to overthink his replacement.
Greg Van Roten stepped in after Onwenu went down against Pittsburgh, and he appears to be the most straightforward option to take over the starting role. New England can also explore Walter Rouse and Ben Brown, but Van Roten gives the Patriots an experienced option without completely reshuffling an offensive line that had started showing progress.
That continuity could be especially important for Drake Maye.
Will Campbell has played extremely well at left tackle, while Morgan Moses provides veteran stability on the opposite side. The bigger question is whether losing Onwenu impacts the chemistry of the entire offensive line and creates vulnerabilities along the interior.
Jacksonville could test that immediately with interior pressure, stunts and blitzes designed to disrupt Maye.
Can Greg Van Roten keep the Patriots offensive line together without forcing New England to make unnecessary changes elsewhere?
#NewEnglandPatriots #Patriots #NFL
Photo Credit: Eric Canha IMAGN
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