The New England Patriots have had some pleasant surprises during their summer training.
Within the first few trainings under rookie head coach Jerod Mayo, it seems there have been some names to take notice of already exceeding initial expectations, and effectively generating a chance to cement themselves on the 53-man.
"Free agent signing Oshane Ximines and former practice-squad player William Bradley-King have taken advantage, putting them in the category of under-the-radar players building momentum to make an unexpected charge for a roster spot. With so much media attention naturally focused on Maye and the offense during practices, not to be overlooked are some of the new faces potentially emerging on D.".
A large chunk of the Patriots' improvements during the spring have been on the offensive end-- primarily focused in the draft with Drake Maye, alongside additional pass catchers and offensive linemen. Still, smaller investments on the other side of the ball have proven to be worthwhile as well. New England's front seven was an already solid unit with guys like Christian Barmore, Jahlani Tavai, and Ja'Whaun Bentley headlining last year's group, along with Matthew Judon returning from injury. Bringing in more depth is far from a poor decision to further bolster this defense, and give this team some optimism heading into 2024.
Keep a keen eye on both Ximines and Bradley-King as the Patriots begin trimming down their roster for the new year.
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