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Predicting New England Patriots roster, cut day edition

By Connor Fulton

Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick talk on the sideline as they take on 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
Aug 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick talk on the sideline as they take on 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 /
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Aug 26, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Trey Flowers (98) tries to get past Carolina Panthers tackle Michael Oher (73) during the pre-season game at Bank of America Stadium. Patriots win 19-17 over the Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Next: Defensive line

DE Jabaal Sheard – the top dog at defensive end with Chandler Jones out of the picture.

DE Chris Long – the sure-fire No. 2 defensive end now that Rob Ninkovich has been suspended for the first four games of the season.

DE Shea McClellin – figures to be an intriguing gadget for Bill Belichick to play around with throughout the front seven.

DE Trey Flowers – made up for a lost rookie year by bringing it this preseason; stands to edge out fellow 2015 draft pick Geneo Grissom for the final defensive end slot.

Preseason Week 4 likes/dislikes: D.J. Foster

DT Malcom Brown – a rising star if there ever was one, Brown takes over the top defensive tackle job in 2016.

DT Alan Branch – don’t get spooked about about Branch’s preseason suspension, the veteran always has his troubles in the summer (conditioning, attitude, etc.). He’s still a solid interior lineman.

DT Vincent Valentine – big, athletic and young; an Akiem Hicks-type guy.

DT Anthony Johnson – career revived, Johnson makes the Patriots roster as a heartwarming story after two tough years in the league.

DT Markus Kuhn – the Pats go with a fifth defensive tackle in a measure to sure-up the interior in 2015.

Next: Linebackers

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