New England Patriots: Taking a crack at the 53-man roster
Cornerbacks (6)
- Stephon Gilmore
- Malcolm Butler
- Eric Rowe
- Cyrus Jones
- Jonathan Jones
- Justin Coleman
Yep, the New England Patriots are going to carry six corners. Stephon Gilmore and Malcolm Butler are a solid duo to have on top, while the remaining four players can make an impact on defense and special teams.
Eric Rowe will likely win the number 3 spot here, but it will be a battle with the Jones’. Justin Coleman could end up getting cut, but he has been phenomenal on special teams. Bill Belichick will find a way to get Coleman on the roster.
Safeties (4)
- Devin McCourty
- Patrick Chung
- Duron Harmon
- Nate Ebner
Carrying six corners means New England can only carry four safeties. Jordan Richards is the odd man out.
Devin McCourty and Patrick Chung will be backed up bu special teams aces Duron Harmon and Nate Ebner. The depth is not extremely strong at the safety position, but McCourty and Chung have shown that the can remain healthy. New England will also be able to bring in a free agent or make a trade during the season if there are any injuries.