With starting right tackle Sebastian Vollmer and swing tackle Marcus Cannon entering the final year of their contracts, the New England Patriots layer the depth chart with the future in mind by selecting versatile offensive lineman Joe Thuney at No. 78, who finished his career at left tackle but played all five positions with the Wolfpack.
My take. Thuney wasn't on my radar entering the draft, as I had projected him more to an interior position and felt the Patriots' greater need was at tackle. But with this pick, my strong sense is that while the Patriots will value his versatility, they likely project him primarily to tackle.