Patriots rookie WR labeled a 'sleeper' by NFL writer

The New England Patriots are set to get back to work as training camp is upon us after a month away from the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium.

As we get closer to the start of the regular season, we're starting to get a clearer view of what each team around the league can be.

Last week, The Sporting News' Vinnie Iyer put together a list of rookie sleepers heading into training camp, and he listed Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk among them.

Here's what Iyer had to say about Polk:

"Polk is slated to start in 11 personnel (three wide receiver looks) with underrated Kendrick Bourne and emerging slot option Demario Douglas. Whether it's rookie No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett starting at QB, the Patriots need to start catching up to the rest of the league with wide receiver production. Polk can rise above a largely mixed bag."

Polk started to build a connection with quarterbacks throughout minicamps and organized team activities, and he has a chance to add to that and really grab the team's top spot at the position if he performs well.

New England could use someone from the group separating themselves, and Polk has as good of a chance as anyone.