PALM BEACH, Fla. - Thus far, the Patriots have not solved their problem at left tackle.
Naturally, that was a big topic of conversation with Mike Vrabel at the AFC coaches breakfast during the NFL’s annual meeting.
With a month left before the NFL draft, how would Vrabel address the need?
“The plan is to continue to evaluate our roster and see who’s there that we can continue to try to work there,” Vrabel said. “We’re going to bring the players in on April 7. I think that Caedan [Wallace] is certainly going to get an opportunity there, as the roster’s currently constructed. And Vederian [Lowe]’s going to be coming back — he had a little procedure.
“I think the draft’s going to be a good option for us. There’s a lot of guys in the draft that we like at a lot of different levels. I’m confident between now and the time that the season starts, we’re going to have something that we believe in and a plan that’s going to help us.”
Based on Vrabel’s remarks, Wallace seemed to solidly be in the mix. The Patriots signed veteran right tackle Morgan Moses, so he’s expected to start there leaving Wallace to compete at left tackle, or swing tackle.
“Sure. That’s something to consider,” Vrabel said. “We’re going to consider everything once we get everybody in the building and figure out what’s best for the player and what’s best for the team.”
Vrabel was later asked about some of the left tackle prospects, namely will LSU’s Campbell and Missouri’s Armand Membou, who are both first-round talents. There’s little question the Patriots will draft a tackle, whether it’s in the first round or beyond.
“I think they’re great young talented players that have great film,” Vrabel said. “Will’s got a lot of snaps at left tackle. Membou’s played right. There’s a lot of guys that have played right and left and switched.
“Those are two good young players to talk about in that conversation. But there’s others throughout the draft as well.”
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