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Patriots: 53-Man Roster Projection

By Kirk von Kreisler

Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs the ball against Tennessee Titans cornerback Coty Sensabaugh (24) in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs the ball against Tennessee Titans cornerback Coty Sensabaugh (24) in the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Titans 33-16. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 20, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills strong safety Aaron Williams (23) dives to try and tackle New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Patriots defeat the Bills 40 to 32. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /

Wide Receivers (6): Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell, Keshawn Martin, Matthew Slater

Cut: Nate Washington, Aaron Dobson, Chris Harper, DeAndre Carter, Devin Lucien

Wide receiver has to be the one of the most unpredictable positions heading into training camp this July. Edelman, Amendola, Slater (captain/special-teams ace) and Hogan are the only locks on the team, but Mitchell has to be a near-lock after being selected in the fourth round of this year’s draft. Dobson has been making plays so far this offseason; although, it may be too little too late for Dobson as the competition has caught up. The matchup to watch is Martin against Washington. Both are smart veterans that Brady can rely upon, but Martin’s return abilities and capability of playing nearly all positions gives him the edge.

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Tight Ends (3): Rob Gronkowski, Martellus Bennett, Clay Harbor

Cut: Bryce Williams, A.J. Derby, Steven Scheu

The tight end position is pretty solidified following Michael Williams ending up on the injured reserve list with a torn ACL. As if anyone didn’t already know, Gronkowski and Bennett are sure-fire locks as they hold the potential to dominate the league as a top receiving duo. Harbor provides an interesting fit as people have speculated the Patriots picking up the athletic tight end for a while, and now that the time has come, he is poised to earn a spot on the opening day roster.

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