WIDE RECEIVER
THE HERALD’S TAKE:
Edelman and Harry have established some chemistry with Newton. And while Edelman is a given, it’s hard to know what to call Harry. He strung together a couple of good practices last week after missing time early in camp. Then he flipped back into disappointment mode. On the plus side, Olszewski, who didn’t make the cut in our pre-camp projection, is now a slam dunk. He’s been one of the best players in camp. He was the primary punt returner last year, and should reclaim that position. He’s also stood out as a receiver. After adding some muscle, and improving his route-running, “Gun-Show” is a lock.
Sanu? After surgery to repair his troublesome ankle, the hope was Sanu would be the type of impactful player that was expected. He hasn’t been bad, he just hasn’t popped.
Byrd also hasn’t stood out, but the Patriots need some speed on the outside.
That likely means Ross, who made a ton of plays especially in the early going, won’t make it. Maybe the
2019 undrafted free agent, who has caught the coaching staff’s attention, will catch a break. Not so for Meyers, who has been hampered with an undisclosed injury, reportedly a shoulder. Was hoping to reserve a spot for undrafted rookie Thomas, but he’s only practiced fully a few days. There’s still time, but for now, Ross, Thomas and Meyers are on the outside looking in. Ditto Zuber.
MAKING THE TEAM
Damiere Byrd
Julian Edelman
N’Keal Harry
Gunner Olszewski
Mohamed Sanu
Matthew Slater
OPTING OUT
Marqise Lee
FALLING SHORT
Jakobi Meyers
Devin Ross
Jeff Thomas
Isaiah Zuber