Here?s a list of all the offensive linemen the Patriots have drafted in the first three rounds since 2006:
1. Nate Solder, first round, 2011
2. Sebastian Vollmer, second round, 2009
That?s it.
And that's not enough. When your quarterback is Tom Brady, relying on his quick release to get you past the Wares and Millers of the world isn?t just foolish?it?s irresponsible. A quick perusal of AFC East rosters will show you three teams stocking up on fearsome defensive linemen and one team that couldn?t appear to care less. For their part, the Broncos have begun four of their past five drafts by selecting Brady-hunters: Shane Ray in 2015, Sylvester Williams in 2013, Derek Wolfe in 2012 and Von Miller in 2011.