Patrick Chung
Chung is another veteran leader, and his defensive versatility has been a catalyst since his return in 2014. His ability to play multiple positions, often in a linebacker role, has been a defining feature of the Patriots defense and one that is not easily replaced.
Fortunately, the Patriots had been extremely aggressive at the safety position this offseason, signing veterans Adrian Phillips and Cody Davis as well as spending a second-round pick on Kyle Dugger. Both Phillips and Dugger have skillsets overlap with Chung's, with Phillips playing a similar role for the Chargers and showing a particular effectiveness against the Chiefs and Ravens.
But Phillips does not have the experience with the Patriots system and secondary that Chung did. There will be a curve in adapting him into the mix. The rookie Dugger is the wild card. You never expect too much out of a rookie, but Chung's absence should give him a bigger chance at playing on defense than he might've expected. Perhaps in the long-term interest of replacing Chung, it will be a good thing to immerse Dugger.
The safety group is still deep and experienced but Chung has been a mainstay and the defense just won't be the same without him.
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