New England Patriots: 10 players to watch in first preseason matchup

By Sam Minton | Aug 9, 2018

IOWA CITY, IA - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Riley McCarron #83 of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs up the field in the first half against the defensive back Kishawn McClain #23 of the North Texas Mean Green on September 26, 2015 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /

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Jeremy Hill

With all the hype about Sony Michel, Jeremy Hill has been forgotten about. Hill will be looking to prove that he deserves some carries when the regular season arrives.

Hill signed with the New England Patriots in the offseason. Before the Patriots drafted Michel, it looked like Hill could get some serious playing time. Now it seems like that is rather improbable.

After an amazing rookie season, Hill has struggled to maintain a high level of play. Last season he only played in 7 games and only had 116 yards.

Hill now has a chance to revitalize his career. This preseason will be very important for him.

I think Hill will get a lot of playing time on Thursday. It appears that Hill and Mike Gillislee are competing for a roster spot. With a solid performance, Hill could gain some ground on Gillislee.

Jeremy Hill was an intriguing signing by the Patriots. Hopefully, he can pay some dividends early on.

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