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Predicting New England Patriots roster, cut day edition

By Connor Fulton

Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick talk on the sideline as they take on the Chicago Bears in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Bears 23-22. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick talk on the sideline as they take on the Chicago Bears in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Bears 23-22. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick talk on the sideline as they take on the Chicago Bears in the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Bears 23-22. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /

Today is the day. By 4 PM ET, the New England Patriots roster must be slashed down the 53 players.

Here is a final Patriots roster prediction piece with accompanying thoughts for each player as the preseason comes to an end:

QB Jimmy Garoppolo – roster lock from the beginning due to the Tom Brady situation.

QB Jacoby Brissett – beneficiary of Brady’s suspension, has shown well over preseason, especially in his flawless third outing.

RB LeGarrette Blount – will be crucial to wholistic offensive success if he can be a consistent threat on the ground.

RB James White – the top pass catching back until Dion Lewis gets activated from PUP list.

RB Brandon Bolden – a versatile Patriot if there ever was one, and also a depth ball carrier when needed.

RB James Develin – snowplow for Blount and others.

RB D.J. Foster – showed well enough in preseason finale despite fumble to make the team. Bill loves this kid.

Next: Wide receivers and tight ends

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