New England Patriots 53-man 2018 Full Roster Projection v1.0

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 27: Trent Brown #77 of the San Francisco 49ers blocks Cameron Wake #91 of the Miami Dolphins during the 1st quarter of the game at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2016 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) /

OFFENSIVE TACKLE: (4)

Starter(s): Trent Brown, Marcus Cannon

Back-up(s): Isaiah Wynn, LaAdrian Waddle

Roster Bubble Boy(s): Matt Tobin, Ulrick John, Andrew Jelks, Cole Croston

At this time, Brown–with experience starting on both sides of the line–has the advantage over the oft-injured, best-at-right-tackle Waddle and inexperienced Wynn at left tackle. Cannon should hold down the right side.

Expect Wynn and Waddle to be the back-ups. Of course, all that can change during training camp if someone emerges from Croston, Jelks, Tobin and John.

GUARD/CENTER: (4)

Starter: Joe Thuney, David Andrews, Shaq Mason,

Back-up(s):Ted Karras

Roster Bubble Boy(s): Luke Bowanko, James Ferentz, Jason King

At this time it seems most likely that Thuney (if healthy), Andrews and Mason should all be back in the starting lineup in 2018. There has been little turnover on the interior offensive line in the past two seasons.

The big battle inside will be between Bowanko and Karras for the backup role as only one spot may be available due to the continual need for additional depth at tackle.

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