In anticipation of the Patriots conducting their first training camp practice Thursday, the Herald is analyzing the roster battles at each position, breaking down two groups per day. Here, we focus on the quarterbacks, listing the candidates in order of their projected standing on the depth chart opening camp.
• Candidates (3): Tom Brady, Matt Flynn, Jimmy Garoppolo
• ROSTER LOCKS: Brady’s status needs no explanation, and the long-term projection for Garoppolo is well-documented, too.
• ROSTER bubble: Flynn will be on the 53-man roster only for the duration of Brady’s suspension.