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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 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

LB Jamie Collins – this writer is sticking with his early prediction that Collins will win Defensive Player of the Year. He’s scary good.

LB Dont’a Hightower – the eyes, ears and brains of the Patriots’ defense; the Tedy Bruschi of his generation, and not just because he wears No. 54.

LB Barkevious Mingo – tall and lanky at 6-foot-4, Mingo also possesses blazing speed and seems to be a perfect fit in New England.

3 things we liked about Barkevious Mingo in preseason finale

LB Jonathan Freeny – recently given a contract extension, Freeny is evidently adored by the coaching staff because of his strong work ethic and dependability.

LB Kamu Grugier-Hill – impressed as a gunner in the preseason finale, slamming into the Giants punt returner on one occasion, delivering a loud pop. Grugier-Hill is intriguing to say the least and will be given chances to contribute.

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