2020 NFL Draft: Prototypical Patriots at offensive guard, center

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On paper, the interior of the Patriots offensive line looks set. Joe Thuney, David Andrews and Shaq Mason are all under contract.

They're all at points in their respective careers when they should be well within their primes. But Thuney is currently scheduled to play on the franchise tag. He could be dealt for salary cap relief. He could depart next offseason via free agency. Meanwhile, there is optimism that Andrews will be able to play in 2019, but he's coming off of a missed season due to blood clots in his lungs

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The team added an interior player in last year's draft, Hjalte Froholdt, who missed his entire rookie season on injured reserve. Another backup, Ted Karras, who filled in for Andrews admirably at center in 2019, departed via free agency. 

Depth here might help. What kind of player might the Patriots be looking for if they go that route? Someone smart. Someone tough. Someone who can move. A 40 time in the low five-second range and a 7.5 second three-cone or better would help.

There are plenty of options in this year's draft class. Let's get to them...

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