Updating Patriots’ competition at receiver

The New England Patriots have strengthened one of their thinnest positions from a year ago: wide receiver. But with that comes some decisions to make in training camp. New England has nine solid players at the position and will only keep the top six or seven. Our friend and colleague Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com provided an in-depth update of where each Patriots wide receiver stands as training camp nears its conclusion. Here is our take: Locks: Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd Solid footing: Jabar Gaffney, Julian Edelman, Matthew Slater Bubble: Deion Branch, Donte' Stallworth Long shots: Jeremy Ebert, Jesse Holley The Patriots' receiver race will come down to how many they want at the position.

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