With much attention toward the defection of Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, many have glossed over significant losses on the defensive side of the ball for the New England Patriots.
Linebackers Kyle Van Noy, Jamie Collins and Elandon Roberts, safety Duron Harmon and defensive tackle Danny Shelton are among the players who either started or played significant defensive snaps for the Patriots last season, and are no longer on the team. New England utilized the draft to replenish it’s versatility-driven defense, with second-round pick Josh Uche (pick No. 60) being one of those additions.
There are several opinions on how the Patriots might deploy Uche, a player who is so versatile that it’s hard to guess how he’ll fit in New England.