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New England Patriots: 3 players to watch at training camp

By Sam Minton

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots during a practice session ahead of Super Bowl LI on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots during a practice session ahead of Super Bowl LI on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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Training camp is underway and New England Patriots fans are eager to see their favorite players in action. Here are some players you should keep your eye on.

Football is back! Well sort of. Training camp is underway and teams are lacing up their cleats and are back on the gridiron. After a disappointing end to last season, the New England Patriots are looking to excite fans.

The Patriots have a good chunk of new players, who will have to get used to life as a Patriot. There are also some players that will have to adjust to new roles with Julian Edelman being suspended for the first month of the season.

So without further ado here are the three players you should watch at training camp.

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1. Sony Michel

Sony Michel has a chance to make an impact in his first season in the NFL. The Patriots drafted him in the first round, and could make him the starter for week 1.

Last year at Georgia, Michel had a great season. He had 156 carries for 1,227 yards and 16 touchdowns. Michel has breakaway speed and is also a threat coming out of the backfield.

The Patriots haven’t had the best luck at running back. Ever since LeGarrette Blount left for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Patriots have been looking for a replacement.

Last season the Patriots had a committee approach with Mike Gillislee, James White, Dion Lewis, and Rex Burkhead all getting serious playing time.

Gillislee struggled last season and Lewis is no longer with the team. That leaves the door wide open for Michel to make an impact right away.

If you are down in Foxboro pay attention to the packages Michel is used in. Will the Patriots focus on making him a run-first back or will we see Michel coming out of the backfield as well? Also, you will get to see some blazing speed.

If Michel gets an opportunity, he could take the NFL by storm.

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