who are you rooting for on offense and defense (besides collins)? i like thompkins and I think he has raw talent and he just needs to get the skills down. plus his background makes for a great story and he just seems like he would give football everything he’s got. on defense, I’m rooting for Jones and Siliga in the middle. tighter coverage on the outside should give them a chance to make some more plays.

Not to avoid the question but I’m really rooting for everyone. These guys put in so much work, I am disappointed for anyone that it doesn’t work out for, for whatever the reasons.

The guys I think it’s critical for them to have a big season for the Pats to get to the Super Bowl are Collins, Dobson, Harmon, and really Gronkowski. Those guys have to be key contributors this year and if they’re not, then someone has to rise to the occasion and contribute in their projected role. 

Nothing against Thompkins, Boyce, Logan Ryan or anyone else. If those under-the-radar guys can make a leap then it will be great for the team. I’m sure they realize the pressure is on. Nothing is assured to anyone. If they don’t perform, they could be out of a job.