By this time next month, the New England Patriots will have begun training camp. For players who aren’t guaranteed a roster spot, training camp is the longest and toughest job interview they’ll ever have.
It’s also a great time for rookies to start standing out among their peers. A good showing in camp can get you on the field during the preseason and a good showing during the preseason can earn you roster spot.
Speaking of rookies, let’s take a look at how last season’s first-year players fared in 2016.