In the lead-up to New England Patriots training camp, with the first public practice scheduled for Thursday, it is timely to review each position on the roster with our annual “roster locks” series. After previously highlighting the running backs, wide receivers, defensive ends, linebackers, defensive tackles, safeties, cornerbacks and offensive line, let's move on to the tight ends/fullbacks:
Explaining the locks: Gronkowski earned All-Pro honors last season, and in returning for his ninth season, he said his body feels good.