Why Pursuing This Raiders Veteran Lineman Would Be Smart Patriots Move

by Daniel Fisher | 4 Hours Ago | 2 Min Read

The New England Patriots may shake up their offensive line next season, starting with center Jared Wilson shifting over to left guard.

If the Patriots decide to move Wilson to left guard, signing a veteran free agent as his replacement might be the best option for the offensive line rather than bringing in a rookie.

The free agent market will have a few promising guards, but New England should definitely consider signing Las Vegas Raiders left guard Dylan Parham.

Parham has been in Las Vegas for the past four seasons and finished this last season with a solid performance. Pro Football Focus ranked Parham as the 38th-best guard out of 81, with a 41st ranking in run blocking and a 41st ranking in pass blocking.

The 26-year-old guard could step into the Patriots lineup from Day 1 and help solidify the offensive line, as well as support left tackle Will Campbell. Having a veteran alongside Campbell would be much more beneficial than having a young player like Wilson.

However, Spotrac listed Parham’s market value at $10.1 million per season. This could be a hefty price for the Patriots to shoulder, considering the other roster upgrades they need.

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