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Patriots Tweets Of Note – Training Camp 07/28

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Football is back! This offseason felt like an eternity following the Draft in late April, but here we are, Training Camp 2021, fans, a rookie QB, bunch of FA signings, let’s check out a bumper edition of Day 1 Tweets of Note!

PatsProp founder Mike D posted his usual pre-practice panoramic picture, calm before the storm, but a great view from the gantry he had today.

One of the greats of yesteryear dropped a note ahead of the first practice of camp today, great to hear from Tipp, what a great photo that is.

Listen to the crowd roar, that’s something. Sure, uncontested open throw and catch didn’t blow me away, but nice to see Mac get some reps in front of a crowd, and great to see fans back having fun.

Also, Gunner looks quick, out of that cut across the backline of the end zone he really turned on the jets.

After a fairly uneventful mini-camp, Agholor got some notice today as Evan Lazar noted a few nice grabs from him as he managed to stand out as the top WR to get space in today’s session.

I’ve heard some say that they’re concerned that he is more of a broken-down play type of receiver, but whilst I agree he has shown in Oakland his capability of having big plays from broken routes, I think he’ll surprise a few people this season and have a productive year. Still early days, but a nice start to the new season for him.

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BREAKING – Mac Jones signs rookie contract with the Patriots

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As first reported by Field Yates, the Patriots’ first-round selection from this year has signed a four-year $15.6 million contract that also includes a fifth-year option.

Another headline today following a few quiet weeks since mini-camp in New England, with N’Keal Harry requesting a trade via his agent earlier a few hours ago.

Jones is gearing up for a showdown with Cam Newton in Training Camp later this summer, so a potential distraction now fulfilled ahead of a busy first year.

Jones’ contract, a formality if we’re being serious, but nevertheless, I’m glad to have it out the way and his focus can now shift to Training Camp. As Mike Reiss noted, just Christian Barmore and Ronnie Perkins remain unsigned from this year’s Draft class.

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BREAKING – WR N’Keal Harry formally requests trade out of New England

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Well, I certainly didn’t see this coming.

Actually, that’s a bit of a lie, I saw Harry potentially leaving this off-season, however, I didn’t see him and his agent requesting a formal trade from the team.

I actually saw Harry’s first-ever NFL touchdown in person at the game against Dallas in 2019, a rookie season in which he struggled through injuries and not grasping the trust of Tom Brady.

Pro Football Ref

And really, the disappointment is visible in his career NFL stats..

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Patriots Tweets Of Note – Minicamp Edition – #3

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So here we are at the end of spring! The time since the Draft has flown by and we’ve had the chance to take a first look at the Patriots 2021 rookie class.

Training camp is next, but first, let’s check out all of the Tweets of Note from the third and final day of media availability at minicamp.

A big moment today as Ernie Adams took part in his final training session with the team. Bill allowed Ernie to have the final five minutes or so of his press conference as he took questions from the media.

It’s bittersweet to see Ernie go, bitter because it’s now the start of a number of long-serving coaches that will be soon heading into retirement and Ernie is not replaceable. But sweet because he’s earned his rest in his later life, a veteran of almost half a century in the NFL.

Thank you Ernie.

A strong day back for Newton by all accounts, struggled the last few days with the weather and just accuracy in general, but today, he was the top QB.

The reports of Mac Jones becoming frustrated and angry with his performance during the latter part of the session intruigs me, I think it’s a good sign of the kid knowing he has to be better and holding himself to a higher standard. It’s the first time we’ve heard about that sort of emotion from Jones, I like it, shows he cares.

As expected, the same five miss out on the final day of spring practice. The focus towards camp will be on the health of Jonnu Smith and a few other players who picked up knocks during the past few weeks.

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Patriots Tweets Of Note – Minicamp Edition – #2

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Let’s check out all of the Tweets of Note from day 2 of media availability at minicamp.

Where the media team has been positioned so far this offseason, coverage of the defense has been sketchy apart from scrimmage parts of the session, and by the sounds of things, it was another strong day for the defense.

Josh Uche’s name has come up a few times this spring, here’s hoping he has a big second-year jump, he could get some great opportunities this season.

Nope. Don’t like that.

It was a relief to see Smith at practice, albeit he wasn’t involved today as normal, his appearance nods towards the hamstring issue from yesterday not being all that serious, let’s hope he’s back catching balls tomorrow.

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Patriots Tweets Of Note – Minicamp Edition – #1

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Minicamp is here! – Mandatory attendance is required or the team can fine missing players who aren’t given an excused absence.

Let’s check out all of the Tweets of Note from day 1 of media availability at minicamp.

Well, this was on the cards since last season, Gilmore is not attending minicamp as he enters the final year of his contract with the team. Gilmore will probably get paid eventually, but one thing is for sure, he’s not showing up until he does.

Cam was back today following his hand injury circus, he led the reps, followed by Jones, who for most in attendance, had his best media attended practice. Newton didn’t look great from the clips that surfaced on Twitter, clearly struggling in the elements today.

Stidham also had another positive day with a number of good throws, Hoyer had a practice to forget.

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Patriots Tweets Of Note – OTAs Edition – Week 3

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Third and final week of OTAs in New England! – Next week is minicamp and is mandatory for all players, but for now, let’s check out all of the Tweets of Note from Week 3 of OTA media availability.

Bill spoke to the media before today’s session and was asked straight away about the condition of Cam Newton following his widely reported hand injury last week.

Bill was fairly open about the matter and confirmed Cam would be absent from today’s session, but thinks “he’ll be alright”. With no Cam, the understanding would be more reps for Stidham, Jones, and Hoyer.

BOOM was back on the practice field today following over a year out of action. This was great to see, so many reports and rumors about Hightower retiring this offseason were put to bed.

Now, he looks a little leaner for sure, but, he was straight into the action and had a notable presence on the field. A massive boost for the defense having High back, let’s go!

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