Share this: The New England Patriots only have played one preseason game, but the 2016 season is approaching faster than you might think. The Patriots must make their first round of cuts in exactly two weeks, and they have to whittle their roster to 53 players by Sept. 3. That won’t be easy with such a such a loaded squad. Here’s how NESN.com Patriots beat writers Doug Kyed and Zack Cox see the roster shaking out. QUARTERBACKDoug Kyed: In: Jimmy Garoppolo, Jacoby Brissett (2)Suspended: Tom Brady (four games)Out: None— Jacoby Brissett isn’t an ideal second-string option for the first four weeks of the regular season, but who else would the Patriots sign? Charlie Whitehurst? The Patriots will have to make a roster move when Brady returns. Zack Cox: In: Jimmy