Patriots Need Interior Line Help, Draft Target: Versatile Guard

0:00It's April 6th. NFL News Today starts now, AI-powered and game-ready. I'm Cory with the story. The New England Patriots shook up their interior offensive line this off-season by trading center Garrett Bradbury to the Chicago Bears. They quickly signed Alicia Vera Tucker for left guard and moved Jared Wilson over to center. But even with those changes, folks are wondering if the line's truly set. Bleacher reports Alex Valentine just dropped his take on NFL draft needs. And he says the pat still need more help up front inside. It's not their top priority, but adding depth there makes sense for the wall game. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how this impacts Drake May's protection next season. A stronger interior could mean fewer sacks and better runs, giving the young QB time to grow. Valentine points to grabbing a tough physical guard in the middle rounds. Someone versatile who developed into a starter over a year or two. Then mid-round value could pay off big down the line. Smart moves like this keep the pats building steadily, blending vets with fresh talent to push for playoff soon.