#new-england-patriots

#new-england-patriots

"A lot of them have been playing since they were 5, 6, 7 years old. And they were limited when they got out of middle school and went into high school."

The left guard position went from a massive question mark to a massive question mark following the retirement of Schweitzer, who repped along the top offensive line at points this offseason.

Wes Schweitzer retires after nine seasons in the NFL, being placed on the retirement list by the Patriots following brief tenures with the Jets and Washington.

The young group, their work ethic has been great. It's been fun to watch them put in the extra time," said wide receivers coach Todd Downing.

New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai is expected to be sidelined until at least the start of training camp in late July with a calf injury.