Now that the 2016 NFL draft is over, the New England Patriots roster has taken shape.
As it stands right now, there are a handful of positions that will have some heated battles over the next few months. Rookies and veterans will vie for starting jobs and roster spots, but while some battles may come down to strictly talent, other battles may be determined by scheme fit and versatility.
As the Patriots shapeshift from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defense and morph from a spread offense to a two-tight end attack, they will also be looking for different traits in players at specific positions than they may have valued in the past.