Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that the New England Patriots have quite a bit of depth at the wide receiver position this season:
"1. Receivers coach Chad O'Shea cited strong route-running skills as one of the main strengths that Chad Ochocinco has brought to the receiver corps. The Patriots have 11 receivers in camp and O'Shea likes the mix, calling it a 'very competitive situation.'
2. Second-year receiver Taylor Price has shown more confidence on the field and has taken on added responsibility as a backup punt returner (behind Julian Julian Edelman). With Chad Ochocinco, Wes Welker and Deion Branch atop the receiver depth chart, the competition for spots 4, 5 and possibly 6 with Price, Brandon Tate and Edelman is one of the good battles in camp. 'Making major strides,' Price said when asked about his comfort level and rapport with quarterback Tom Brady. 'It's being able to come out here and play fast. Just relax, take a deep breath, take it all in, and just go out there and play football.'"
We know that Chad Ochocinco and Deion Branch will be the starting wide receivers on the outside, with Wes Welker in the slot.
We also know that Julian Edelman is going to have a spot on the team as a punt returner.
But, will he be the fourth receiver? Or will that spot go to Brandon Tate?
Also, will the Pats keep six receivers? Or only five?
Taylor Price is doing everything he can to make the team, but with tight end Aaron Hernandez being a possibility to spread out wide in certain formations, the Pats don't really need six receivers.
A receiving corps of Ochocinco, Branch, Welker, Tate and Edelman, along with Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski at tight end gives quarterback Tom Brady more than enough weapons to use.
The Patriots offense is going to be scary again this season, especially if running back Danny Woodhead repeats his 2010 performance.
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