Gronkowski believes New England is in a very different place than a year ago, thanks to a revamped staff led by Vrabel and a mix of veteran and rookie additions. The hinge is Drake Maye, entering year two, but the offensive line must hold up. Will Campbell anchors the blind side, Jared Wilson and Garrett Bradbury protect the interior, with Morgan Moses at right tackle, while Mike Onwenu returns at right guard. If the line stabilizes, Maye could unlock a higher-powered offense than last season’s four-win campaign.

Gronk’s main caveat is OL play. If the protection holds, Maye will have time to connect with a growing receiver corps and push New England toward a markedly improved 2025 product. The Patriots’ fate hinges on trench play, development from Maye, and the ability to translate offseason upgrades into on-field success.

Patriots add Will Campbell, Jared Wilson and Marcus Bryant to a reshaped 2025 offensive line, with Wilson moving to left guard and Brown battling for the same spot. Campbell is pegged as the likely starter at left tackle, while Morgan Moses holds the right edge and Bradbury is expected to anchor center. Campbell’s status tightens the left side, as Brown’s summer performance keeps the door ajar. Vrabel won’t name an official five ahead of the opener against the Raiders, emphasizing competition and daily improvement.

Layden Robinson was waived with an injury designation by the Patriots as the roster deadline looms. A 2024 fourth‑round pick, he started 11 games last season but never solidified the guard spot.

With Jared Wilson set to start at left guard and Mike Onwenu at right, New England's interior line faces depth questions. Robinson's upside could land him elsewhere when healthy, while the team leans on Wilson and Onwenu and guards behind them remain an unsettled puzzle.

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins showed real potential for Minnesota in Saturday’s 20-12 preseason loss to New England, getting 36 snaps with the first unit and flashing a frame that screams NFL-ready as a rotational interior defender who can also rush from a variety of angles. Flores’ scheme is leaning into his length and interior versatility, keeping him in the mix alongside established pieces while he continues to refine his hand placement and burst.

The Georgia product openly acknowledged a well-documented flaw—getting locked in early contact with blockers—and called the critique truthful, signaling an uncommon level of accountability for a rookie in a high-stakes locker room. The Vikings have leaned into opportunities for him, pushing him into base-3-4 looks last week with players like Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, signaling belief in his ability to contribute sooner than later.

Three plays illustrated why Flores is intrigued: a power rush that put Garrett Bradbury on his backside, a patient play holding off Michael Onwenu long enough to shed for a 1-yard loss, and a red-zone rush that disrupted Josh Dobbs’ throw. NFL.com once ranked him 31st in production for DTs at the combine but second in athleticism, a combo he’s already validating with a rare blend of length and power. Ingram-Dawkins calls himself still scratching the surface, underscoring a high ceiling if he keeps grinding and staying in his gaps.

From a fantasy perspective, he’s a name to monitor in deeper formats. If Flores continues to unlock his multipositional utility, he could carve out a meaningful rotational bite in run defense and red-zone packages, with upside as a long-term interior disruptor if his technique catches up to his size.