With the Patriots conducting their first training camp practice on Thursday, the Herald will break down positional groups throughout the week. The spotlight here shines on wide receivers, along with each player’s projected standing on the depth chart as the team opens camp:
• Wide receivers on roster (11): Danny Amendola, Josh Boyce, Aaron Dobson, Zach D’Orazio, Julian Edelman, Brandon Gibson, Chris Harper, Jonathan Krause, Brandon LaFell, Matthew Slater, Brian Tyms.
• Roster locks: Edelman morphed into a Boston sports superstar for his Super Bowl (and parade) performance. LaFell surpassed expectations last season and will be more consistent in 2015.