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Patriots training camp Week 1: Predicting final roster

By Connor Fulton

Jun 7, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) uses a ball machine during mini camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) uses a ball machine during mini camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2014; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Clay Harbor (86) gets ready to stiff arm Cleveland Browns linebacker Barkevious Mingo (51) after catching a pass in the second quarter of their game at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Phil Sears-USA TODAY Sports /

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

Practice squad: A.J. Derby

Cut: Steven Scheu, Bryce Williams

It will be a four-man race for one job behind Gronk and Bennett, and the veteran Harbor is going to win it. Belichick has hinted that he is keen on Harbor’s versatility, particularly his ability to line up in multiple spots on offense. The hoodie probably has more than several ideas for Harbor, and that’s why he signed him this offseason.

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Derby will give Harbor the most trouble since he has logged hours in the Patriots’ facility over the past year, but not enough to threaten the veteran substantially. As for Scheu and Williams, it’s hard to think either undrafted rookie will rise above the status of camp body. Now, if tragedy strikes the tight end position in August or even in the early part of the regular season, one of these three players could be called up, but until then, it’s Gronk, Bennett and Harbor.

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