The New England Patriots went out and got an offensive tackle they hope can be an anchor for the offensive line for a long time. Trading the 31st and 125th overall picks to the Buffalo Bills for Utah's Caleb Lomu, the Patriots shown a want to add to the trenches and a willingness to get a deal done.

While the drafting of the 6-foot-6 Lom u is great for the longterm success of the Patriots, it doesn't bode well for one veteran currently on the roster. Offensive tackle James Hudson, who signed a one-year deal with the Patriots this offseason as a free agent, was entering the season as the likely swing tackle.

Now? That spot isn't as set in stone as it might have been. The 26-year-old Hudson spent time with the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants in his career, the latter being most known for when he was called for four penalties in a six-play span.…