Patriots Offensive Line Still ‘Under Construction’ After Preseason Win [Video]

The New England Patriots began their preseason on a strong note by defeating the Carolina Panthers, 17-3, on Thursday night, however, there’s still work to be done.

Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo played all four of the team’s quarterbacks — Bailey Zappe, Jacoby Brissett, Joe Milton III and Drake Maye — but Maye, the No. 3 pick in this year’s NFL draft, took the field for just a single drive. The reasoning became clearer when Mayo addressed the media during Friday’s press conference, in which he admitted New England’s offensive line remains a work in progress.

“Yeah, I mean, they’re still under construction, the offensive line, and I’ve said it since day one, we’re going to play the best five, whatever that combination looks like,” Mayo said, per team-provided transcript. “We’re always trying to get better. We’re bringing in some linemen today for a workout, so we’re always trying to get better and improve the front. It all …