As strange as it might sound, the New England Patriots’ offensive line woes can be blamed on and stem from Julian Edelman’s knee injury and the acquisition of Brandin Cooks.

Quarterback Tom Brady, who’s currently nursing a left shoulder injury, has been sacked 16 times through five games after Patriots quarterbacks were brought down just 24 times in 16 regular season games last year. The Patriots’ offensive line has let up 11 sacks, 17 quarterback hits and 77 total pressures this season, according to Pro Football Focus. They allowed 15 sacks, 26 QB hits and 147 total hurries all of last season.

So, what gives? It’s the same five players. And since they’ve all been playing together for more than a year, shouldn’t they be a better unit than ever?

That’s where Cooks and Edelman factor in. Brady is taking longer to throw the ball this season because, a.) he has better, faster deep targets in Cooks, Chris Hogan and Phillip Dorsett, and b.) he doesn’t have Edelman to get open quickly.

Brady is taking 2.56 seconds to attempt a pass this season, according to PFF. He’s taking 2.67 seconds to throw, which includes sacks and scrambles. He’s averaging 3.35 seconds to be sacked.

Last season, Brady took 2.39 seconds to attempt, 2.49 seconds to throw and he averaged 3.11 seconds to be sacked.