Bill Belichick likes to say the spring portion of the New England Patriots’ offseason program is about teaching and learning. The true, cutthroat competition and evaluation doesn’t begin until training camp kicks off in late July.
Well, that time has arrived. The Patriots will reconvene at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, with their first on-field camp practice set for Wednesday morning.
Every member of New England’s roster is looking to solidify or improve his standing at this time of year. But for some, these next several weeks of practices and preseason games will be especially important.
From veterans looking to rebound from underwhelming 2021 seasons, to young upstarts eyeing breakthroughs, to draft busts down to their final chance, here are the 12 Patriots players with the most to prove this summer:
OT Isaiah Wynn
Can Wynn play right tackle?