Looking Over Their Shoulder

A writer had an interesting column in the Boston Globe analyzing players on specific teams who might be impacted by the recent draft.

He mentioned LT Nate Solder and WR Julian Edelman for the Pats. Both are free agents after the end of the 2017 season. Edelman is turning 31 next week and Solder just hit 29.

For Solder, it looks very similar to 2011 when the Pats selected him in the first round while having Matt Light in place.

Edelman night be looking at his replacement in the form of undrafted Austin Carr and or in the recent trade for Brandon Cooks.

Wes Welker was 32 when the team decided to move on and go with a younger Edleman and Danny Amendola.

There will be some great battles in training camp for roster spots and later on during the season for playing time.