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Patriots vs. Saints: 6 Patriots players to watch

By Connor Fulton

Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) following a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Patriots defeated the Saints 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) following a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Patriots defeated the Saints 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Joe Thuney Patriots
Feb 26, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ole Miss Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (48) squares off in drills against North Carolina State Wolfpack offensive lineman Joe Thuney (44) during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Joe Thuney

Thuney has received rave reviews thus far in training camp, matching up well against the Patriots’ beefiest defensive linemen in one-on-one drills and regularly playing with the first team offensive line at left guard. There is reason to believe that Thuney will be a Week 1 starter; he just has to keep playing like a starter in preseason.

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There are no shortage of capable guards the Patriots have at their disposal, including sophomore pros Shaq Mason and Tre’ Jackson, Pats veteran Josh Kline, offseason acquisition Jonathan Cooper and rookie Ted Karras. However, Cooper is dealing with an injury and Jackson missed all practices up until Sunday. It seems that there is a spot ready-made for Thuney’s strong blocking ability at left guard; let’s see how he fares against the stout New Orleans front.

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