Top 10 Prospects Under 25: New England Patriots
The Patriots have positioned themselves to contend for years to come.
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[EDITOR’S NOTE]: This article originally appeared on Boston Sports Journal.
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Coming off a season in which they reached the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots are constructed to compete for years to come. A great emphasis will be placed on improving the bottom of the roster, but the key to achieving their goals lies within their core group of young players.
Building for the future while maintaining a high level of standard is often easier said than done. However, the Patriots have invested in their youth wisely, setting up the franchise to become a mainstay atop the contenders. Teams such as New England, which can stockpile blue-chip talent via the draft, have established a proven model for sustaining success in the NFL. Acquiring top-end talent at cost-effective salaries is a critical factor in fostering roster flexibility.
A good starting point when assessing the ‘core foundation’ of any team is to examine the impact of players on the roster under the age of 25. The league averages continue to trend younger, with the average age at approximately 26.6 years and the average NFL career lasting just 2.5 seasons.
With OTA’s underway, Patriots front office executives will continue to mold the best possible roster as they will enter August with 90 potential candidates for the final 53 spots. However, the core of the organization will serve as the glue. Below is a list of the top 10 cornerstone Patriots under 25 and the roles they are expected to play this upcoming season. This group should be viewed as the foundation. (pic: NE Patriots)
TOP 10 PATRIOTS PROSPECTS UNDER THE AGE OF 25
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