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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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Jan 3, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Donald Brown (34) runs the ball while Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) and cornerback Chris Harris (25) attempts to make the tackle during the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Donald Brown/Tyler Gaffney

These two are grouped together because they are fighting for essentially the same slot on the Week 1 roster. It is looking increasingly likely that Dion Lewis will start the year on the PUP list, which will open a roster spot behind LeGarrette Blount, James White, Brandon Bolden and James Develin. In fact, there may even be a sixth spot in the backfield depending on how the Patriots balance the roster.

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Reports out of camp indicate that Gaffney is running hard, and that comes as no surprise, as Gaffney has been afflicted with the summer injury bug two years in a row (which has wiped out his first two regular seasons). So yes, Gaffney is chomping at the bit. On the other hand, Brown is a proven commodity, a dependable veteran who is eager to right the ship after a few lackluster seasons with the San Diego Chargers. These two will be duking it out all preseason.

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