The Patriots begin training camp on Thursday morning, the rookies are already in camp and the veterans report tomorrow, (although Tom Brady is already there). We’ve been highlighting the various positional battles that will be ones to watch once the pads come on, but another intriguing will be at safety.
Specifically on how does 2nd round draft pick Jordan Richards fit into the Patriots plans this season. Richards was picked up from Stanford. Most draft experts and fans thought that Bill Belichick reached for Richards early with the 64th overall selection.
With the top three safety options with starters Devin McCourty, Pat Chung as well as Duron Harmon returning, safety wasn’t deemed that big of a need.