"Drake Maye was the most-sacked quarterback in postseason history, as he was taken down 21 times in four games. The Patriots also allowed four 5+ sack games, as many as they did during the entirety of the regular season. Maye was pressured 25 times in the Super Bowl. Rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson were major culprits in the offensive line's abysmal playoff performance, but the entire line is in need of upgrading. Mike Onwenu was excellent this season at right guard, but right tackle Morgan Moses will be 35 in March."
"Across the regular season and playoffs, Garrett Bradbury allowed a 3.6% pressure rate and two sacks. McGovern's was just 2.4%, while he didn't allow a sack. That's a difference of 15 pressures over the year. Additionally, McGovern has guard experience: it was his primary position until the 2024 season, when he moved to center to replace cap casualty Mitch Morse. If New England opts to move on from Bradbury and bump Jared Wilson to center, McGovern could be equally as effective."
The New England Patriots went 14-3 and won the AFC East but faltered in the playoffs largely due to poor offensive line play. Drake Maye was sacked 21 times in four postseason games and pressured 25 times in the Super Bowl; the Patriots allowed four 5+ sack games in the postseason. Rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson struggled, while Mike Onwenu played well at right guard and Morgan Moses will turn 35 in March. Releasing Garrett Bradbury could save nearly $7 million. Connor McGovern and Tyler Linderbaum are notable center options; McGovern posted a 2.4% pressure rate and has prior guard experience.
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