New England Patriots offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor indicated that the team’s offensive line is far from set with training camp underway.
Okorafor is a new face on the line after signing with the Patriots as a free agent in March. He was previously a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he played in 14 games with seven starts in the 2023 season.
Now, he’s being thrown into the mix with a Patriots team looking for stability along the offensive line. The line itself struggled last year by allowing 48 sacks in total.
“Our coaches have said every day will be a different line,” Okorafor said. “We don’t really know who is going to be the guy yet. Obviously with Dave [Andrews] and Mike [Onwenu] we know about them but I think apart from that, everything is open.”
“Our coaches have said every day will be a different line. We don’t really know who is going to be the guy yet. Obviously with Dave [Andrews] and Mike [Onwenu] we know about them but I think apart from that, everything is open.” – Chukwuma Okorafor, top LT first 2 days of camp pic.twitter.com/jPMySyKaXD
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 25, 2024
A solid offensive line would be a major component of the team’s success in 2024.
Ensuring the unit is in a stable spot is also important for the development of a rookie quarterback, assuming Drake Maye will see action later in the year. The line’s reconstruction will certainly be a storyline to watch as training camp continues.