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Bill asks questions,” Revis said. “He’ll ask questions, he’ll try to get other people’s insight, especially veterans. He’ll sit down and have a conversation with you. I think that’s why he’s so genius at what he does. He’s very smart, but at the same time he knows the pulse of the team.

Darrelle Revis calls Bill Belichick a ‘player coach’ | masslive.com

This one of of the big takeaways from Education of a Coach (which if you haven’t read, go get it and read it asap) and why the whole “Belichick is arrogant” storyline never rings true to me.

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I think this year is probably going to be one of the most exciting times in my career to actually put pads on and be able to practice. Every year I’m excited but I think this year is going to be a little more special because of what I’ve been through and how far I came along,” he said. “I’m very happy. Excited. It’s been a long time being able to step out here with the guys. Just to take that step is very important to me. We still have a lot to do, but I’m very confident where I’m at. I’ll continue to just get better. It’s going to take time but I’m very positive where I’m at right now.

Vince Wilfork

Vince Wilfork of New England Patriots says no limitations for training camp – ESPN Boston

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[I]t was hard not to notice the presence of rookie Dominique Easley, as well as veterans Tommy Kelly, Vince Wilfork and Will Smith all cutting and bursting in a series of footwork drills. All four — who are coming off season-ending injuries last year — appeared to be moving smoothly.

It Is What It Is » Thursday minicamp notes: Rookie Dominique Easley on field working with rest of defensive linemen

News in June doesn’t get much better than this…

https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-blog-8/

Joking at a wedding is now a news story and proof that the Patriots are still cheaters? Please. When will this, same tired storyline end?

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Well, it’s the dead part of the offseason now so anything that can be made into news will be. Really not all that surprising. The tin foil hat crowd, who still think the Patriots are cheating their way to unprecedented win totals, will latch onto it, but in reality, it’s not that big of a deal.

Even yours truly has seen parts of the Jets defensive playbook. There are also plenty of old playbooks available online but it’s not the playbooks that win games. That is about execution. Always has been. Always will be.

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Pettine told a story of how, at Wes Welker’s wedding, Tom Brady bragged a little bit to Jets outside linebackers coach Mike Smith, who was Welker’s college roommate, that the Patriots may or may not have had possession of a couple Jets defensive playbooks. “It didn’t shock me because Rex would give them out like candy anyway,” Pettine says. “He gave one out to [Alabama coach Nick] Saban and I was like, ‘Don’t you know Saban and Bill [Belichick] are pretty good friends? I have a feeling it’s going to end up in New England.’”

Mike Pettine, Cleveland Browns coach, ready to unleash complex defense | The MMQB with Peter King

Good read from old friend Greg Bedard, with a few Pats mentions.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/pettine-told-a-story-of-how-at-wes-welkers/

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On the field, one of the biggest surprises involved Jamie Collins. The linebacker, at one point, switched his blue defensive t-shirt for a gray offensive one and lined up with the offense. Tom Brady event through one pass his way.
“I asked if he felt a little smarter when he got in the offensive huddle,” Brady said. “And Vince [Wilfork] heard me and said, ‘Well, he’s definitely not as tough.’”

Darrelle Revis missing from Patriots minicamp on Wednesday | Sports – Patriots | providencejournal.com | The Providence Journa

Interesting. Normally we don’t get much insight into unique personnel packages like this but Brady commented on it so it became fair game. Collins has great size and athleticism, though depth at tight end is razor-thin right now and this could just be a move to build emergency depth which we hopefully won’t need.

Still, we saw what Vrabel did as a goalline tight end. If Gronk is limited in the season we could see Collins grab a touchdown pass.

I still say Nate Solder will get at least one touchdown grab before he’s done.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/jamie-collins-patriots-blog-2/