The unit that will change the most in 2024

[mgteich]

CORNERBACK
Only Jon Jones and Austin from 2023 are likely to make the 2024 roster.

BACK FROM IR
Gonzo
Marcus Jones (our #4 CB and punt returner)
Bolden (our #5 CB and kick returner)

COMPETING FOR THE #6 CB SPOT IF THERE IS ONE
Dial
Hearn
Wade
Wilson
my choice - Gilmore
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AS AN ASIDE
The above returns should greatly improve our Defense. We also have Judon and Ekuale returning.

 

[mister clyde]

I would submit that the QB position has undergone a more extreme transition.

 

[BTTA]

Good reminder that the defense played with severe talent drain at multiple positions.
A developmental improvement from Austin and/or Bolden could make that a very good unit.

 

[Triumph]

WR

3 new faces - Osborn, Baker and Polk. Thats basically 50% of the WR corps.

Bourne is back too.

 

[Sicilian]

CORNERBACK
Only Jon Jones and Austin from 2023 are likely to make the 2024 roster.

BACK FROM IR
Gonzo
Marcus Jones (our #4 CB and punt returner)
Bolden (our #5 CB and kick returner)

COMPETING FOR THE #6 CB SPOT IF THERE IS ONE
Dial
Hearn
Wade
Wilson
my choice - Gilmore
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AS AN ASIDE
The above returns should greatly improve our Defense. We also have Judon and Ekuale returning.

I wouldn't lock Bolden in as the #5. For one, he's a 7th round pick who had very little opportunity to show anything before getting hurt, so he needs to prove he's all the way back AND has improved from what we saw in camp last year. As for being a KR, with the new rules, I don't think we should assume the same guys are going to be given the same roles. He might have what it takes, but I think what teams look for in a KR are going to shift slightly.

I agree with your top 4, but Bolden, Dial, Hearn, Wade, and Wilson are all competing for one spot (maybe two). If Gilmore is signed (which I hope for) all of those guys should be renting their New England homes.