New England Patriots Training Camp Primer -- Linebackers

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New England Patriots Training Camp Primer -- Linebackers

Steve Balestrieri

Having Hightower back and healthy this summer was a huge plus for the team. I’d look for the Patriots to limit his reps this summer and in preseason to preserve him for the season, especially the end of the season stretch and into January.

Harris was a no-brainer signing as he still has plenty left in the tank and he can still be a very effective two-down linebacker. He’s a very smart, instinctive football player who Bill Belichick has always had a lot of respect for. He can easily spell Hightower on early downs, play beside him in a 3-4 type situation and be a tremendous role model for the younger players.

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I would consider Langi a near lock, and hope that McClellin is on the bubble.

Whichever of Bates and Ellis shows the better coverage skills, I would consider strongly for the Opening Night 53.

And let's hope that this is Jonny Freeny's last training camp here.