As New England Patriots minicamp begins this week, there will be a lot of names and faces to watch on what is a new-look team.
New talent at wide receiver, a revamp of the offensive line, and the departure of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels headlined the big moves on offense.
The departures of linebackers and cornerback J.C. Jackson were the stories defensively, as the Patriots said goodbye to key veteran pieces. Now, it will be up to the younger linebackers and new acquisitions in the secondary, who will be thrown into the fire.
Today, we take a look at four players to watch as minicamp begins this week.
1
WR Nelson Agholor
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Wide receiver Nelson Agholor is a player to watch during minicamp. After an up-and-down season in 2021, he looks to bounce back.
He caught 37 passes for 473 yards and three touchdowns. He was one of New England’s prized free agent acquisitions in the 2021 offseason, signing a two-year $26 million deal. Although he was able to have productive games, he wasn’t able to put together consistent production for a full season.
He looks to have a bounce-back year, and seems excited to do so. The Patriots upgraded their wide receiver room in the offseason, acquiring DeVante Parker in a trade with the Miami Dolphins, and drafting Tyquan Thornton out of Baylor. This makes things a bit more complicated for Agholor, and it will be interesting to see if he can reassert himself into the equation, with New England adding playmaking depth at the position.
2
G Cole Strange
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Cole Strange was the Patriots’ first-round draft selection this past April. The selection turned heads, with many suggesting that he would have been available in the later rounds. Nevertheless, he figures to play a big role for New England.
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