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6 dark horse candidates to make New England Patriots roster

By Connor Fulton

Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots running back Tyler Gaffney (36) evades Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots running back Tyler Gaffney (36) evades Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) in the first quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 28, 2016; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive guard Ted Karras (75) takes the field for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

Patriots roster dark horse #3 – Ted Karras

When the Patriots drafted Karras this spring, the early impression was that the rookie was going to have a hell of a time making the final roster with Shaq Mason, Tre’ Jackson, Josh Kline, Jonathan Cooper and Joe Thuney in the mix. But since Mason and Jackson are sidelined with injury, it has actually become pretty important to have Karras around for depth purposes.

9 members of the 2013 NFL rookie class are now with the Patriots  

Furthermore, Karras fits the Bill Belichick mold of football player because he is a versatile offensive lineman. Part of the reason the Patriots were content to cut ties with Bryan Stork was because of Karras’ ability to play center if need be, just like Kline and Thuney. So in case David Andrews gets hurt, the Pats have yet another fill-in option at center.

Next: Dark horse #4 - Anthony Johnson

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