Zach Thomas | New England Patriot Offensive Lineman | Highlights & Analysis

as the New England Patriots list of waiver claims was released many fans were eager to see moves that would strengthen the offensive line a key area of concern the Patriots decision to claim offensive lineman Zachary Thomas from the Rams addresses this need by adding depth growth potential and versatility to the offensive front I know a lot of Patriots fans were expecting some huge Splash here but let's not discount that Thomas is an athletic offensive lineman that brings a promising skill set that could be refined under Scott Peters I went back to watch a little of the Rams versus Texans preseason game and Zach Thomas looked pretty good at the right guard position for both the run and pass Pro now for strengths Thomas is known for his strong run blocking skills displaying a powerful initial punch and ability to drive Defenders off the line of scrimmage his 338 lb frame combined with his technique makes him effective at creating lanes for running backs a trait that should be highly valued for the patriots who are expected to have a runhe heavy offense another thing versatility one of Thomas' key attributes is that he can play guard and Tackle he has experienced playing both of those positions providing the Patriots with flexible option who can fill multiple roles on the offensive line This versatility is going to be crucial for a position group that is known for injuries next athleticism at 65 308 lb Thomas possesses impressive athletism ISM for his size he's got 30in vert 9 ft broad which shows his agility and ability to change direction quickly essential for handling Speedy Edge rushers on the downside pass protection while Thomas excels in run blocking his pass Pro remains a work in progress he can struggle with quicker more agile Defenders particularly those who utilize a variety of pass rush moves improving his footwork and hand placement is going to prove that pass Pro something that Piers is going to have to work with him on next consistency Thomas has shown flashes of Brilliance but consistency is an issue the Patriots coaching staff is going to have to work on this to make sure that he is a reliable member of the offensive line overall Zach Thomas is a strategic addition for the Patriots addressing both depth and versatility on the offensive line his run blocking prowess and versatility will make him a valuable asset for this offensive line that will rely heavily on the ground game again I know everybody was going to look for a big name but that wasn't going to happen during roster Cuts Zach might not be that name but his physical attributes and athleticism will provide a strong foundation for development if he can enhance his consistency and refine his technique Zach could become a key contributor for the Patriots offensive line offering both immediate depth and long-term potential I think this was a smart move Thomas looks to be in good form and should provide immediate depth at the guard position and could be an emergency tackle sub and again he still has room to improve anyway what do you guys think about Zach do you think he was a good pickup let me know in the comment section below if you guys like this content please like And subscribe and as always thanks for watching [Music]