The New England Patriots might be considering shifting players along the offensive line, and one possibility is moving Jared Wilson from left guard to center.
If New England decides to move Wilson from left guard, the Patriots might consider filling the left guard position with a potential free agent.
However, the Patriots should not look to the soon-to-be free agent guard Wyatt Teller.
Teller just wrapped up his eighth season in the NFL, his seventh with the Cleveland Browns, during which he played in 13 games. Once regarded as one of the top guards in the league, Teller made three Pro Bowl appearances from 2021 to 2023. It seems that his performance is starting to decline.
The 31-year-old guard experienced a setback this past season, with Pro Football Focus ranking him 40th out of 81 guards and giving him the 65th-best pass blocking grade at his position.
New England’s offensive line struggled, allowing 48 sacks during the regular season, and one area of concern was left tackle Will Campbell’s performance in the postseason.
The Patriots need to find a left guard who can excel in pass protection and help Campbell begin to develop his game. While Teller is a fantastic locker room presence, he may not have the same level of play he once did.
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