The pads came on for the first time Monday, but it was a much, much different day than many expected. Here’s everything we saw from what turned out to be a bit of an odd day for the Pats… -A much smaller crowd today. Still a pretty good size, but I wonder if the whole Monday thing just kept some people way that are able to attend various days late…
Rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas has been one of the early stars of Patriots training camp. The diminutive sixth round draft choice out of Liberty has caught people’s attention through four camp practices and has made the most of his opportunities thus far. “Pop” as he is called has impressed both as a receiver and as a return man. The humble Douglas is just trying to soak it all in….
After a day off on Saturday, the Patriots officially wrapped up their first week of training camp with a Sunday afternoon practice. Thousands of fans packed the stands and the ramps high above the practice fields at Gillette Stadium on what was truly a stunning, September-ish day. Saw people tailgating in the parking lot before which was awesome. -The offense got out of the red zone today and did a…
When you meet Keion White in person, the first you notice about him is his size. He is a big man. He also has a serious demeanor and a face that could serve as the model for a bust in the Peo Football Hall of Fame. Maybe someday, White will end up there. For now White is just focused on his first training camp and getting acclimated to playing in…
Bill Belichick has always wanted to play in 12 personnel (2TE’s, 2WR’s, 1 RB) Going back to his days with the Giants and the Browns, Belichick sees the value in the personnel grouping. He knows from a defensive standpoint, it is tough to match up against. Throughout his tenure in New England, Belichick has tried to upgrade the position so that the Patriots can play in 12 personnel as much…
The Pats went two hours in the scorching heat on Friday afternoon during Day 3 of training camp. While the offense is very vanilla so far (as Mike Gesicki talked about after practice), so there’s definitely still some questions. But, as I’ve said the past few days, it’s night and day compared to last year just in terms of a professional looking practice. Here’s everything I saw and heard from…
The Patriots offensive line struggled last season under the direction of former play caller Matt Patricia. After the season, Bill Belichick hired former Patriots offensive lineman and veteran offensive line coach Adrian Klemm to help fix this unit. Klemm’s first order of business is to figure out who his right tackle will be. With Conor McDermott and free agent additions Calvin Anderson and Riley Reiff all in the mix to…
Another day, another two hours of special teams and red zone work. The offense struggled on Thursday, but it’s to be expected after all the guys that were out during OTA’s and mini camp. Plus, the installation of Bill O’Brien’s offense is going to take time, so the defense will be ahead of the offense for a bit. It wasn’t all bad for the offense though… -Bailey Zappe and Mac…
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon told Dan Roche of WBZ that he would like to finish his career in New England. Judon told Roche that “I don’t ever want to leave…I want to retire here. I love it.” "I love it here!": Over the weekend, Matthew Judon told @RochieWBZ that he wants to retire with the #Patriots https://t.co/OGG4Y3XffU pic.twitter.com/WOxXgaIDTv — WBZ Boston Sports (@wbzsports) July 24,…
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports According to Atlanta Falcons defensive end Calais Campbell, Mac Jones might be the worst trash talker he has played against in his career. At least that is what he told The Athletic’s Josh Kendall. Atlanta DL Calais Campbell, a 16-year vet: "Philip Rivers was a good trash talker, but he was never disrespectful, Mac Jones actually, he was kind of disrespectful. I’m like, ‘Hold on, man.’…