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Awesome. That’s all you can say,” Vermeil said. “I’ve coached against him three times when I was with the Chiefs, but to see him on the practice field and see him throw the ball like that is really spectacular. You almost don’t believe somebody can throw the ball that accurately.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/awesome-thats-all-you-can-say-vermeil-said/
We’ve seen Benard line up at defensive tackle in practice, and he’s played well in the role Jermaine Cunningham occupied in 2012, but it was interesting that Marcus Forston was not the choice in that regard; he was instead the top choice on the second-team defense. At 260 pounds, Benard is not the ideal frame for plugging the middle, but his activity at defensive tackle was hardly limited to third downs; he was spotted lined up on the inside through the second quarter.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/weve-seen-benard-line-up-at-defensive-tackle-in/
Lots of bodies were cycling through the secondary on Friday night, as starting free safety Devin McCourty wasn’t in the lineup and the coaching staff wanted to get a good look at some different personnel combinations. As a result, it’s probably a little early to try and figure out who might be a starter based on what happened against the Eagles. But to this point in camp, it certainly appears Adrian Wilson has done everything that’s been asked of him, and has to be considered the favorite to land the job. The oversized safety has shown a nice ability to pick up the New England system, and his fellow defensive backs have spoke glowingly of how fast he’s become a part of the Patriots defense.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/lots-of-bodies-were-cycling-through-the-secondary/
It’s a fair point, but I’m more concerned about the inconsistency early in the season than hitting the proverbial rookie wall. Dont’a Hightower was playing his best football at the end of last season, I think really it has more to do with staying healthy than anything else. We’ll see what kind of resiliency this crop of rookies have.
There’s no denying the Pats have a collection of promising young talent, and I can’t wait to see who emerges and becomes the next elite player.
No, it’s clear that Thompkins has emerged from the rookie trio, and is just more proof that it doesn’t matter how you get to Foxboro, you’re on equal footing in competition.
I really liked how polished and comfortable Thompkins looked, with strong hands. The fact that Dobson and Boyce didn’t totally pop doesn’t concern me. There will be ups and downs with all three of them this season. Let’s just hope it’s not all at once.
Reporting back to the outpost on Patriots Nation West high in the sky, who’s got Pats questions/comments/observations.
Which new player are you most excited about? What are you most worried about?
