Patriots OT Trent Brown’s new offseason regimen paying dividends

While Trent Brown has had a few rough patches during the first nine games, he’s the least of Matt Patricia’s worries on the offensive line.

Thus far, the massive left tackle has played every snap for the Patriots this season. And based on his past history dealing with injuries that have kept him out for extended periods, that’s an important change.

During a videoconference Monday, Brown said he made some changes to his strength and conditioning regime during the offseason, and so far, it’s paid off.

“I did focus on lifting and diet more this offseason just so I could be available and healthy to play all 17, and hopefully more,” said Brown, who was moved from right to back to left tackle prior to the season starting. “I also told myself, ‘I know my team needs me, but I gotta be out there for me as well.’

‘I hate missing time ‘cuz I know the type of impact I can have when I’m available,” he went on. “So I just try to make sure I’m available.”

Brown has had some struggles, most notably against the Chicago Bears, where he committed four penalties and had a tough time defending Robert Quinn, but for the most part, has been dependable holding down his post.

Both left guard Cole Strange and right tackle Isaiah Wynn have had problems, especially of late.

Brown said he’s doing his best to encourage Strange, the Patriots 2022 first round pick.

“I try to keep him level-headed, and not get into his head about what’s going on,” said Brown. “Everybody’s going to have some bad plays here and there. You just have to do what you do, play your game, and not let anything else deter you or discourage you.”

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