4 must-watch Patriots position battles this offseason

Who will emerge from the hodgepodge of wide receivers?

Much like the quarterback group above, the wide receiver room is filled to the brim and messy. Unfortunately, it's not the ideal kind of filled to the brim, either. Kendrick Bourne seems to be the headliner of the group, followed by an intriguing pot of young guys who are looking to make their mark.

Pop Douglas was the Patriots' best receiver last year, but he's horrifically undersized, and you have to wonder how much of the production last year can translate into this year. The receiving room is much different. Rookies Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker will vie for touches.

Then there's newcomer K.J. Osborn, second-year Patriot, and former TCU speedster Jalen Reagor. That group might leave a lot to be desired, but you can't tell me that the position battle for second, third, and fourth receiver won't be exhilarating. Even Bourne's position at number one could be up for the taking.

Keep a close eye on the receiver battles, as they are set to deliver the most fireworks. By the end, we could see a wildly reshaped receiver hierarchy.