Julian Edelman and first-round draft choice N'Keal Harry are locks in the Patriots' receiving corps, and it's wide open after that.

Braxton Berrios, who can provide added value as a punt returner, would be on my initial 53-man roster projection.

Mike Reiss is pretty tied into the Patriots and he has Berrios making the team. He said the Pats are transitioning the offense with Rob Gronkowski retired and he thinks Berrios projects as a Danny Amendola-type who can also return punts. He reported Berrios has reported early to try and grab a spot.

Welcome back, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. The two captains haven't been participating in the Patriots' voluntary offseason program, but owner Robert Kraft said he expected them both to be present at mandatory minicamp.

Related players: Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Cordarrelle Patterson, Braxton Berrios, Jordan Matthews, Kenny Britt, Phillip Dorsett

These camps are considered mandatory. As the story said, the key to having Brady at minicamp will be to develop connections with a group of receivers that hasn't spent a lot of time with the QB. Author Mike Reiss said this could be the week where a small part of the foundation is laid.