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Patriots depth chart prediction, preseason Week 4

By Connor Fulton

Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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A.J. Derby Patriots depth chart
Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end A.J. Derby (86) on the sideline against 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 /

TIGHT END

1. Rob Gronkowski

2. Martellus Bennett

3. A.J. Derby

Of course, the Gronk-Bennett duo will be a major storyline for the Patriots this season. Hopefully, these two evade the seemingly inevitable injury bug and Garoppolo (and Brady) get to enjoy the fruits of having a pair of twin-tower tight ends. In particular, it will be interesting to see which of these two is more productive in the red zone. How are teams going to approach covering these 6-foot-6 targets.

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After Gronk and Bennett, Derby will edge veteran Harbor to earn the No. 3 spot. Derby has been a major talking point this preseason, repeatedly making impressive catches in traffic and maintaining that level of play in the preseason games. Furthermore, you just have to root for Derby after he fought through getting cut last year and logging hours on the practice squad.

Cut: Clay Harbor, Steven Scheu, Bryce Williams

Next: Karras makes offensive line

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