When a new head coach comes to town, nothing is guaranteed. Last year's depth chart goes out the window, creating space for lesser-known young players to make a name for themselves.
As training camp approaches, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel will be watching to see who stands out in practice. Rookie edge rusher Elijah Ponder will be hoping to put himself on Vrabel's radar. If he doesn't, he might not make the Patriots' roster.
Patriots rookie Elijah Ponder has an uphill battle to make the roster
The Patriots were more aggressive than any other team in free agency this offseason.