Every Thursday on ESPNBoston.com, there is a Patriots chat. Today's chat kicked off at 3 p.m. ET, can be recapped here, and included some of the following topics:

1. Following up on the Patriots' release of tight end Tim Wright.

2. Top takeaway from OTAs -- tight ends Rob Gronkowski (6-6, 265) and Scott Chandler (6-7, 270) teaming up as "twin towers."

3. Linebacker Brandon Spikes' release and where the team goes from here at the position.

4. Sharing impressions of receiver Aaron Dobson in practice.

5. Thoughts on undrafted free-agent CB Jimmy Jean.

6. Why 2015 is lining up as a tougher-than-many-people-might-think season for the Patriots.