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Minicamps start for Patriots, Dolphins, Bears, Lions   Published: Jun 05, 2018 at 02:01 AM Dale Murphy Jersey            Around the NFL Writer                          Practices for four NFL teams become mandatory Tuesday.     The , , and kick off mandatory minicamp -- three-day se sions that run through Thursday.     The other 28 teams will hold their minicamps next week (June 12-14).     Other than the se sion going from voluntary to mandatory, not much changes from an on-field perspective from Phase 3 of organized team activities to minicamp. Practices remain pad-le s. No live contact is allowed, but 7-on-7, 9-on-7, and 11-on-11 drills are permitted. Clubs can hold two practices per day for the three-day period, as long as the players' time on the field doesn't surpa s a total of 3.5 hours per day, and the second se sion is a walkthrough.     Skipping mandatory minicamp can result in fines up to about $84,400 total for the three days. Players who have not signed their franchise tag -- like -- are not under contract and therefore cannot be fined for avoiding minicamp.     While the , and will finish up OTAs next week, for the it's the last time Matt Nagy's team will be on the field until training camp opens in July.     For teams with new coaches, like the and , mandatory minicamp is a time to continue installing their program. Players coming off injury have a chance to get involved in the on-field proce s before training camp. And players on the fringes of the roster have one more chance to impre s coaches ahead of the battle for jobs in training camp. With most teams offering more media availability during minicamp than OTAs, we should get a better snapshot of how clubs are fleshing out their offseason.     Let's  Eddie Rosario Jersey look at a few things to watch for the four teams holding mandatory minicamp this week:        Chicago Bears     Position group to watch: Edge rusher. The brought back their solid secondary from a year ago and upgraded the linebacker position with first-round pick . The question for Vic Fangio's unit is where the pa s rush will come from opposite . Will lock down that role after compiling just 2.5 total sacks the past two seasons in San Francisco?     One lingering question: Can stay healthy and earn a starting role? The ' upgrades at receiver have le sened the pre sure on White to lead the group. Will the former first-round pick be squeezed out of a big role at all? Can he even stay healthy enough for the new coaches to trust?     Detroit Lions     Position group to watch: Running back. Will second-round rookie earn a big role this summer? What are the plans for ? Could Brandon McCarthy Jersey  it be the beginning of the end for former starter in Detroit? If the 2015 second-rounder is buried on the depth chart he'll be squarely on the roster bubble heading into training camp. Abdullah likely will need to return to special teams to give himself a better chance at making the team.     One lingering question: What position will first-round pick play? The Arkansas product is a candidate to play left guard or center. Where he spends most of his time during minicamp could indicate the ' plans in front of .        Miami Dolphins     Position group to watch: Secondary. How will rookie fit in? The Alabama product was viewed as one of the top defenders entering the draft Sean Newcomb Jersey  with the versatility to play all over the formation. What role will he settle into this summer? How will the ' safety situation shake out with and ? The chemistry seemed shaky last season with both Jones and McDonald performing better in the box. Will those i sues be smoothed out?     One lingering question: How smoothly will 's return go after mi sing an entire season? Tannehill played his best football under Gase but had the majority of his time with the coach wiped out due to injury. Will his return be seamle s? Can he find a rapport with presumed No. 1 receiver ? How will Amendola and Wilson fit into the mix? Will Miami's offense be more than a cycle of checkdowns?     New England Patriots     Position group to watch: Receiver. The have an abundance of players at receiver with overlapping traits: , , , , , , , , and . Who will stand out? Will Edelman's return be seamle s? Who will provide Mike Soroka Jersey  the field-stretching element? Will Mitchell be healthy enough to secure a role? Will a full offseason unlock Dorsett's potential or is he heading into training camp on the roster bubble? The first work with Brady this offseason could provide us the start of some answers.     One lingering question: How will the Pats offensive line shake out?Can first-round pick help replace at left tackle? Will newly acquired find a role or simply play swing backup? If Wynn doesn't win the left tackle job, would he be better inside -- where many scouts projected him leading up to the draft?          This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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