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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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Sep 1, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA;New England Patriots cornerback Cyrus Jones (24) and New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner (43) tackle New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (39) in the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: William Hauser-USA TODAY Sports /

CB Malcolm Butler – entering a contract year, Butler looks to show the league he’s truly an elite No. 1 corner.

CB Logan Ryan – the most impressive defensive back in the preseason for the Pats, Ryan is primed for a big year himself. Like Butler, Ryan is in a contract year.

CB Cyrus Jones – been a roster lock since his second round drafting this spring, also will contribute on special teams as an electric punt returner.

CB Justin Coleman – the best No. 3 corner for the Pats last year will assume those duties once again in 2016. He did great in deep coverage against the Giants on Thursday.

CB Cre’Von LeBlanc – pushes out fellow undrafted rookie Jonathan Jones and sophomore pro Darryl Roberts for the highly-contested No. 5 job.

6 dark horse candidates to make final Patriots roster

FS Devin McCourty – top-five free safety in the league.

FS Duron Harmon – a decent backup for McCourty with excellent center field ability when it comes to intercepting overthrown passes.

SS Patrick Chung – strong in run defense and getting better in coverage.

SS Jordan Richards – salvaged an up-and-down preseason with a nice interception on Thursday night.

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