New England Patriots 4 Downs: Updated offseason needs this summer

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - FEBRUARY 02: Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks during the New England Patriots practice on February 2, 2018 at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The New England Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on February 4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 01: Joe Thuney #62 of the New England Patriots rests on the bench in the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2nd Down: Fortify the offensive line

The New England Patriots offensive line played inconsistent last year as they shuffled players in and out of the starting lineup. Isaiah Wynn and Joe Thuney helped stabilize the offensive line as best as they could, but Shaq Mason and Marcus Cannon struggled at times during the season. The Patriots needed to add depth to the line, and they used the draft to beef up the weak position.

They selected Michael Onwenu out of Michigan, Justin Herron out of Wake Forest, and Dustin Woodard out of Memphis. The offensive line also got better when David Andrews announced he was healthy enough tor return to football after missing all of last season with blood clots in his lungs.

The offensive line should be better and can help Stidham in his first season as the starting quarterback.

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