best Olinemen are all now on injured reserve and out for the season. One is a imo a bust (Becton), the other looks to be a future pro bowler (Vera Tucker), Fant is also out as well as rookie Mitchell. Brown was also injured.

It is ridiculous to think that a rookie or even sophomore QB is going to handle the 2nd best defense in the league (NE) with a patchwork front. It isn't happening. Believe what you want to, but this is the biggest issue on the team.

now the Oline had improved, however the constant injuries especially at tackle have kept it from being a consistent development.