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[F]irst-year player Jordan Devey, who started the preseason opener at left guard in place of the rested Mankins, has worked as the top right guard the past two days. Devey could be an under-the-radar player to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.

Observations from New England Patriots camp: Day 19 – ESPN Boston

Tough to tell which under-the-radar guys are actually popping, and which are just getting a closer look next to the starters. Devey might fall into the latter category, but Malcolm Butler actually looks like he could make this team. Once again he made a play on the ball, picking off Brady with a slick catch along the sideline while keeping his feet in bounds. Butler is showing NFL-caliber anticipation and really breaks well on the ball.

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Wrapping up my vacation in the next couple of days and then I’ll be back in the blogging saddle. But first, a trip to training camp today! 

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You don’t know what he sees, or what he knows, but he always is in the right place and has incredible instincts for a corner when sometimes he runs the routes [before] the receivers. He has great intuition and he obviously sees everything on the field. He sees the quarterback, he sees the split of the receiver, he sees the eyes of the receiver, he sees the technique of the receiver coming off the line of scrimmage, and it’s probably hard for him explain at times what he sees. He just sees everything and he makes great breaks on the ball. That’s what makes a great defensive player – the anticipation.

Tom Brady on Darrelle Revis

Tom Brady: Darrelle Revis like Ed Reed & Ray Lewis – ESPN Boston

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How did you feel about Brandon Browner? I thought he was “okay.” The illegal contact penalty he drew was a little bit over the top in my opinion. Thought that should’ve been a no-call but regardless he drew it.

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People are starting to wonder how Browner is going to fare now that the refs appear to be calling a penalty if the defensive backs so much as breathe on the receivers. Can he still be effective? Because the strength of his game is physically dominating a receiver at the line of scrimmage.

Would they be better off with someone who is better in space like Dennard or Ryan at RCB?

However I do think that with over-the-top protection Browner can stick to what he does best and he’ll be protected somewhat.

Everyone just needs to prepare themselves, he’s probably going to draw plenty of calls when teams are able to exploit him downfield in prolonged coverage.

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Ups and downs for the New England Patriots – ESPN

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Ups and downs for the New England Patriots – ESPN

Good list. Overall it’s hard to really read too much into this performance and what it means for the 2014 Patriots. Though there are some key depth spots where I was hoping to see some better performances.

Overall, the play of the linebackers was a little disconcerting, along with no real stand outs at defensive end. Michael Buchanan and/or Will Smith will likely be counted on as a third defensive end and neither wowed.

There’s still time though and a lot of these guys are just getting their feet wet coming off major injuries. We’ll see how they progress in coming weeks.

Obviously Jimmy Garoppolo was one of the guys who will get the most hype in the next week. Garoppolo has been up and down in camp, so it was a bit of surprise to see him play so well. But it does speak to how good of a fit Garoppolo is for the Pats’ offense. He showed promise.

Malcolm Butler made some good plays and showed good jump on the ball. Sounds like he’s been doing this a lot in camp. He is pushing to pick up a roster spot in the secondary. Special teams will be key for him.

Not much time to think about this one, it’s on to the Eagles and I’m looking forward to getting a closer look at some of these guys in person next week.

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“This week was an opportunity for him to re-up the treatments and less on the field work,” Belichick said. Belichick applauded Gronkowski’s hard work and dedication in the team facilities to reach this point, but knows that the tight end still has work to do.

Bill Belichick: Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski to practice next week – ESPN Boston

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