Over the next few weeks, as we crawl closer to the hopeful opening of Patriots training camp later this summer, WEEI.com will take a position-by-position look at the New England roster following an eventful offseason of comings and goings.
Defensive line
Roster: Lawrence Guy (10th year), Beau Allen (7th), Adam Butler (4th), John Simon (8th), Deatrich Wise Jr. (4th), Chase Winovich (2nd), Byron Cowart (2nd), Derek Rivers (4th), Nick Coe (rookie), Tashawn Bower (3rd), Bill Murray (rookie), Nick Thurman (1st), Courtney Wallace (rookie)
Key Additions: Beau Allen (FA/Buccaneers)
Key Losses: DL coach Bret Bielema (Giants), Danny Shelton (FA/Lions)
Projected Starters: Lawrence Guy, Beau Allen, John Simon
Biggest Question: Beyond underrated steady veteran Lawrence Guy, who will step up consistently fill out the defensive line – both in terms of run stuffing and pass rush?