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Patriots minicamp will provide first full look at roster makeover

A couple of years back, NFL Media's Daniel Jeremiah -- a former scout with the Ravens -- shared a wonderful relic on Twitter.

It was Bill Belichick’s 1991 summation of the attributes he wanted to see at each position on the offensive side of the ball.

It wasn’t just a recitation of ideal height/weight/speed/hand size as Belichick was starting with the Cleveland Browns. Belichick’s wish list also included toughness, smarts, leadership and other intangibles. In his 23 years in New England, we’ve all seen players who fit those profiles flourish here.

Long story short, Belichick has "a type.