Brandon Copeland enters his first year with the New England Patriots, but that doesn’t mean the linebacker couldn’t become a valuable contributor.
The 6-foot-3, 263-pound Copeland is listed atop the Patriots depth chart at the position with Ja’Whaun Bentley and Chase Winovich. Copeland has primarily played outside linebacker, as he is proficient in pass coverage and serves as a good run defender as well. He understands that positional versatility is key.
The free-agent acquisition also benefits from having played in both 3-4 (like the Patriots) and 4-3 defenses. That, too, could be major benefit.