ATippett56
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I would presume the following players would be locks on defense:
DE (3) - Ninkovich, Chandler Jones, Sheard
DT (4) - Branch, Siliga, Chris Jones, Easley
LB (4) - Mayo, Hightower, Collins, Freeny (ST) or White (ST)
S (5) - Chung, McCourty, Wilson, Ebner, Harmon
CB (4) - Arrington, Dennard, Ryan, Butler
Roster competition:
DE (1) - Buchanan vs Moore
LB (1) - Darius Fleming vs Martin, Skinner, Gordon, Morris, 2015 NFL Draft Pick
CB (1) - Fletcher vs McClain vs 2015 NFL Draft Pick(s)
http://www.patriots.com/team/roster
I sincerely doubt a rookie would be starting at the defensive end, defensive tackle, free safety, or strong safety position.
Minimum Positional Distribution:
DE - 4
DT - 4
LB - 5 (assumes one special teams linebacker is allotted)
CB -5
S - 5
DE (3) - Ninkovich, Chandler Jones, Sheard
DT (4) - Branch, Siliga, Chris Jones, Easley
LB (4) - Mayo, Hightower, Collins, Freeny (ST) or White (ST)
S (5) - Chung, McCourty, Wilson, Ebner, Harmon
CB (4) - Arrington, Dennard, Ryan, Butler
Roster competition:
DE (1) - Buchanan vs Moore
LB (1) - Darius Fleming vs Martin, Skinner, Gordon, Morris, 2015 NFL Draft Pick
CB (1) - Fletcher vs McClain vs 2015 NFL Draft Pick(s)
http://www.patriots.com/team/roster
I sincerely doubt a rookie would be starting at the defensive end, defensive tackle, free safety, or strong safety position.
Minimum Positional Distribution:
DE - 4
DT - 4
LB - 5 (assumes one special teams linebacker is allotted)
CB -5
S - 5