One of the main battles during training camp will involve the guard position, where players like Josh Kline, Shaq Mason, Tre' Jackson, Joe Thuney, Ted Karras and Jonathan Cooper will be in the mix for what could be three or four spots.
With the inconsistent play on the interior last year due to both youth and injuries, it's a unit that offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia will have to pay close attention to.
"There are (a lot of bodies vying for limited spots)," Scarnecchia said. "It is absolutely open. Yeah, when you have a guy like Logan Mankins on the left side for years and years and years and (Dan) Connolly on the other side, you pretty much knew what was going to be what.