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There now seems to be more speed at linebacker, Jones looks primed to build on his 6-sack rookie season, defensive tackle depth is thin, and the continuity of having most of this group returning has them starting at a higher point than last year.

Big takeaway: Vince happy with D – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

So far so good on defense, mix in Marcus Benard’s pass rush and this could be the best group we’ve seen since 2007.

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Bill Belichick 8/5 Press Conference Transcript

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Bill Belichick 8/5 Press Conference Transcript

Q: Is tight end traditionally a difficult position to acclimate yourself to in this offense because of the number of responsibilities?

BB: I think it’s one of the most difficult positions in any offense. Any time you change formations, that player is really at the heart of the changes. You usually, the backs are usually in the backfield, other than some empty plays. The receivers are usually detached, other than some close formation plays. Normally the tight end or tight ends, they’re involved in a lot of the formation variations, which then involve them in a lot of different assignments. Basically they’re involved in the passing game, the running game, pass protection, blitz adjustments, all the multiple tight end personnel groups like goal line and short-yardage and four-minute offense and things like that in addition to their, as bigger players, their roles in the kicking game. It’s really hard to get around, you might be able to get around a part of that, but not too many parts of it. Or else the guy is a receiver or he’s an offensive lineman. That’s really what it comes down to. Sure, that position takes a lot. It takes a lot, there are a lot of assignments, there are a lot of adjustments. They have a lot of different responsibilities.

Barstool Sports’ Jerry Thornton Sends a Letter from Camp

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Nobody mixes astute football observations with fall-down funny like Jerry, and we’re not just saying that because he wore our Obbey shirt to camp. Great stuff in this one, including the picture it came with of course.

Brady was in limited action, splitting the first team reps with Ryan Mallet before calling it an early day.  But the thing that jumped out was the chemistry he already has with Danny Amendola.  We’ve treated DA like he’s the ugly chick we had to settle for at closing time, but he’s got a ridiculous skill set**.  He’s a little bigger than Wes Welker, and can go 0 to 60 faster than him.  But he’s got that same gear where the lower half of his body turns into blurry ovals, like the Road Runner.  And he seems more able to get behind defenses.  It’s early yet, but I stand by what I told Felger and Mazz Friday: I feel like Amendola is going to become my Spirit Animal.

 

Tweets of Notes from Monday’s Patriots Practice

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Back on the grind today, with no major developments on the injury front. I think you should all be impressed at how I’ve laid off any cheap shots on Ras-I…

Kenbrell Thompkins Has Been Best Rookie Wide Receiver at Patriots Training Camp | New England Patriots | NESN.com

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Kenbrell Thompkins Has Been Best Rookie Wide Receiver at Patriots Training Camp | New England Patriots | NESN.com

Good stuff from Doug Kyed, excited to see what Thompkins does on Friday.

While Dosbon excels on the big play, going up over defenders with his leaping skills and deep speed, he struggles to make more intricate cuts in his route running. And while Boyce’s strengths lie in his agility, route running and speed out of breaks, he’ll struggle at contending for the ball in air. Thompkins appears to excel in all areas through eight practices. He had no trouble getting open in the short field, due to his quick feet and precise cuts and he has a penchant for big plays, whether it’s cruising down the field past defenders for a deep ball or winning an in-air jump ball.