Jerod Mayo Sticking With Fluid Approach With Patriots Offensive Line

The Patriots executed their game plan in Week 1, but the team’s glaring weakness remains a sticking point.

Chukwuma Okorafor got the quick pull after starting at left tackle, and Vederian Lowe wasn’t much better against the Cincinnati Bengals. New England saw encouraging signs from rookie Layden Robinson, and Michael Jordan filled in fine for Sidy Sow, so getting things worked out for Jacoby Brissett’s blind side could go a long way for the Patriots to achieve their goals.

Offensive line coach Scott Peters wasn’t too open to the idea of Mike Onwenu moving from right tackle to left tackle. There still was faith in Okorafor and Lowe, but head coach Jerod Mayo didn’t shut the door on the idea.

“Especially early in the season, we’re still trying to figure out what the best combination looks like,” Mayo told reporters, per the Patriots. “But what I will say is it’s a blessing to have players that have the flexibility that can move to guard to tackle, to right to left, things like that. We’ll see how it plays out.”

Rookie Caedan Wallace did not look up to speed in the preseason nor did he impress in training camp, so he might not be an option. But it does sound like left tackle replacements will be an evolving issue for the Patriots that might have to get fixed soon when New England faces more fearsome pass rushes.