Every offseason, there’s a player (or two) who surprises us.
When Patriots training camp starts on July 23, it’ll mark the first time players put on pads and are truly evaluated by Mike Vrabel and his new coaching staff. It won’t be a surprise if the Patriots have some under-the-radar players who stand out and either earn a roster spot or make a bigger impact than expected.
For example, last offseason, Kayshon Boutte entered training camp on the roster bubble. After a rookie season, where he caught two passes, the new staff wasn’t bullish on the young receiver – until they saw how he practiced and developed.