Patriots fire OL coach after Brady hammered by Broncos

The Patriots also have added a quartet of fourth-round draft picks since DeGuglielmo took over: center Bryan Stork and tackle Cameron Fleming in 2014, and guards Tre Jackson and Shaq Mason in 2015. This despite the facts that Brady had hardly been touched by the Chiefs in a playoff game the week before and that the line was weakened all season by injuries. While the Pats only allowed 21 sacks during the regular season, the Denver Broncos’ defensive line ripped up the Pats in 20-18 win to advanced to the Super Bowl.

Still, Sunday’s loss to Denver was an embarrassment for head coach Bill Belichick and the Patriots because it was obvious the Broncos brought the better game plan.

It hasn’t been an easy two years for DeGuglielmo because the Patriots have lost three captains during his tenure.

Ware has ben doing this a long time. “It might not be a sack, but we have to let them know that our presence is there”.

The NFL is going with 20 hits, and it is claiming that not only are they the most hits any quarterback has taken in any game this season, they’re the most since 2006.

There are sure to be more changes on the offensive line front this offseason but for now, it is unclear who, if anyone, is currently being targeted as DeGuglielmo’s replacement, but look for the organization to promote someone in-house.