Will Campbell is delivering the second-year improvement New England Patriots fans hoped to see. After facing Seattle’s pass rush and Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt, Campbell ranks eighth in pass-blocking grade through two weeks, according to Pro Football Focus. But an injury to Mike Onwenu has created a new problem for the Patriots’ offensive line. On today’s Patriots HIT, Zac Blackerby breaks down Campbell’s impressive start and the decisions New England faces at guard. Campbell has held his own against challenging edge-rusher competition, giving the Patriots an encouraging sign at offensive tackle. Zac explains why his early performances warrant a fresh look at his development after an uneven first season. The concern is now on the interior. Onwenu suffered an apparent leg injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and head coach Mike Vrabel indicated that he could miss several weeks. At the time of recording, the team had not provided a definitive injury timeline. Veteran Greg Van Roten replaced Onwenu against Pittsburgh and allowed two quarterback hurries. Should New England stick with Van Roten, consider Walter Rouse or Ben Brown, or move first-round pick Caleb Lomu inside to get him on the field? Zac weighs the options and explains why moving a tackle to guard can make sense, even though the Patriots drafted Lomu to play tackle. With a road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars coming up, how should New England handle its offensive line? And can Campbell continue his strong start while the Patriots adjust around him? Subscribe to Patriots HIT with Zac Blackerby for twice-daily, five-minute New England Patriots coverage, roster updates and analysis. #NewEnglandPatriots #WillCampbell #PatriotsNation 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.
Will Campbell is delivering the second-year improvement New England Patriots fans hoped to see. After facing Seattle’s pass rush and Pittsburgh’s T.J. Watt, Campbell ranks eighth in pass-blocking grade through two weeks, according to Pro Football Focus. But an injury to Mike Onwenu has created a new problem for the Patriots’ offensive line.
On today’s Patriots HIT, Zac Blackerby breaks down Campbell’s impressive start and the decisions New England faces at guard.
Campbell has held his own against challenging edge-rusher competition, giving the Patriots an encouraging sign at offensive tackle. Zac explains why his early performances warrant a fresh look at his development after an uneven first season.
The concern is now on the interior. Onwenu suffered an apparent leg injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and head coach Mike Vrabel indicated that he could miss several weeks. At the time of recording, the team had not provided a definitive injury timeline.
Veteran Greg Van Roten replaced Onwenu against Pittsburgh and allowed two quarterback hurries. Should New England stick with Van Roten, consider Walter Rouse or Ben Brown, or move first-round pick Caleb Lomu inside to get him on the field?
Zac weighs the options and explains why moving a tackle to guard can make sense, even though the Patriots drafted Lomu to play tackle.
With a road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars coming up, how should New England handle its offensive line? And can Campbell continue his strong start while the Patriots adjust around him?
Subscribe to Patriots HIT with Zac Blackerby for twice-daily, five-minute New England Patriots coverage, roster updates and analysis.
#NewEnglandPatriots #WillCampbell #PatriotsNation
Photo Credit: Eric Canha IMAGN
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