New England Patriots rookies have returned to Gillette Stadium for training camp, with veterans expected shortly. Their special teams have undergone significant changes, retaining coordinator Jeremy Springer while drafting key specialists. Kicker Andres Borregales was selected in the sixth round following the departure of Joey Slye. The team also drafted long snapper Julian Ashby, which resulted in the release of longtime snapper Joe Cardona. Punter Bryce Baringer remains the only returning specialist, needing to provide leadership as Borregales aims for consistency and success in the upcoming season.
The Patriots retained special teams coordinator Jeremy Springer and assistant Tom Quinn, and remodeled their specialists group significantly this offseason.
New England selected kicker Andres Borregales in the sixth-round of the draft, making him the first kicker taken.
Consistency has been described as crucial for Borregales, who impressed during college going 18-for-19 on field goals last season.
Julian Ashby's selection as long snapper led to the release of long-time snapper Joe Cardona, the last member of the 2018 Super Bowl squad.
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