New England Patriots: Three Key Position Battles Predictions

The New England Patriots have gathered a whole lot of talent this offseason via the draft, free-agency, and contract extensions. At some positions, some may say they gathered too much talent. While this is not a bad problem to have, it is still a problem nonetheless. Cuts have to be made, and players must fall on the depth chart. Who will be in the starting mix? Running Back  Projected order: Steven Ridley, Danny Woodhead, Shane Vereen, Brandon Bolden Analysis: From what I have heard, Steven Ridley has been getting most of the first-string snaps, and he has not fumbled once so far in training camp. That looks like a good sign for the second year player out of LSU, who amassed 441 yards rushing in his rookie season on just 87 carries. Brandon Bolden, the undrafted rookie from Mississippi, has reportedly been extremely impressive in the first few days of camp, while second-year player Shane Vereen has struggled. However, Vereen was a second-round pick, so it is definitely t...