1. New England Patriots
The New England Patriots are 8-2 because they have the biggest competitive advantage in football: an MVP-caliber quarterback on a rookie contract. Drake Maye is playing incredible football, and New England doesn’t have to pay him for years on end. This means they should go all-in on his rookie window, and that starts by building a complete offensive line.
Head coach Mike Vrabel deserves all the credit in the world for rebuilding this unit overnight. After having the NFL’s worst blocking in 2024, offseason additions like Morgan Moses, Garrett Bradbury, and rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson have solidified the unit. While Bradbury has been an adequate starter at center, he’s not a long-term fix and isn’t anything more than a league-average starter. Tyler Linderbaum is one of the best in the game and can anchor this offensive line for years to come, assuming the Ravens can’t re-sign him.
