Training camp starts this weekend, have to say I am more interested than I have been in years. There are not too many starting position battles but I will be watching these:
Lucas Van Ness and Preston Smith, DE - Preston comes in the nominal starter but I thought Van Ness came on at the end of the season and his 1st round pick status means they want him starting sooner than later. Maybe Smith holds on to it with his veteran status but it won't be for long. For sure they at least both get similar amount of snaps.
Jordan Morgan, Sean Rhyan, and Rashad Walker, OL - I saw a depth chart that had Rhyan at RG and Walker at LT but I don't think there is much chance Morgan isn't starting. Maybe moving Tom inside will be in the mix but my bet is Morgan starts at RG this year. I am hopeful Morgan steps right in at LT though.
Eric Stokes and Carrington Valentine, CB - Assuming good health I would guess Stokes has inside track here. Teams like to see 1st round picks through and he is the type of elite athlete you want at the position. But Valentine is no slouch as an athlete, I am pulling for him to hold his position.