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New England Patriots Mailbag — Early results are in – ESPN Boston

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New England Patriots Mailbag — Early results are in – ESPN Boston

Another guy to keep an eye on tonight. Back before camp started and my expectations for Chandler Jones were somewhere between “bust” and “red shirt year” I thought Scott would be a major player this season. I still think he could be valuable in a designated pass rusher role, but we’ll have to see how he looks tomorrow.

Q. Mike, who do you think needs to step up in the preseason games to make the roster? – JoeFla (Orlando, Fla.)

A. Joe, one player who comes to mind is fifth-year defensive end Trevor Scott. He looked like a sure bet to be on the first-unit at left defensive end, but a few things have happened since the early part of camp that have altered the picture: 1. First-round pick Chandler Jones is getting more time at right defensive end; 2. Rookie free agent Justin Francis seemingly has made a strong bid for a roster spot; 3. Scott’s own performance has appeared to slip in 1-on-1 rush drills. So I’m interested to watch him in the preseason to see if he can recapture some of the pass-rushing spark that he had early in his career.

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Jermaine Cunningham took a few snaps lined up between the guard and center. That’s a new position for him. It’s possible the Patriots could employ him there in certain pass-rush packages.

Hitting again on the theme of the whole off-season… finding a way to get pressure up the middle by any means necessary.

BostonHerald.com – Blogs: The Blitz» Blog Archive » Patriots, Saints wrap up first joint practice

https://www.patspropaganda.com/jermaine-cunningham-took-a-few-snaps-lined-up/

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The Patriots’ first defensive unit in 11-on-11s included Rob Ninkovich, Kyle Love, Vince Wilfork, Chandler Jones, Bobby Carpenter, Dont’a Hightower, Jerod Mayo, Devin McCourty, Kyle Arrington, Patrick Chung and Steve Gregory.

BostonHerald.com – Blogs: The Blitz» Blog Archive » Patriots, Saints wrap up first joint practice

Alright, I’m just going to say it, I’ll be surprised if Bobby Carpenter doesn’t make the team and contribute on defense. It’s clear that Brandon Spikes is again battling an injury and it would seem that Carpenter is a more versatile fit with Hightower than Dane Fletcher is. At least at this point.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-patriots-first-defensive-unit-in-11-on-11s/

Tweets of note from Tuesday’s Patriots-Saints joint practice

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Brandon Lloyd in 85 is growing on me, still would prefer 88 though…

(via Patriots – Saints Joint Practice – Tuesday, August 7, 2012)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/brandon-lloyd-in-85-is-growing-on-me-still-would/

AUDIO: WEEI – Greg Bedard: Pats are loaded offensively and are going to be a juggernaut

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AUDIO: WEEI – Greg Bedard: Pats are loaded offensively and are going to be a juggernaut

Classic Dennis… sets up this whole Patriots offense as how great the personnel is, then ends with the question “tell us why Tom Brady and the offense might NOT have a record setting year”. Because that’s what Pats fans want to know right? Yeah it all looks good on paper but can you please take a big dump all over that? At least Bedard gives them a “I don’t see a reason why” response.

I think what’s clear to me now is that I need to re-edit any Patriots-related Dennis-Callahan interviews and just take out Dennis-Callahan. They. Are. The. Worst.

But good stuff from Bedard… Most interesting undermentioned point? Can Ridley (or anyone else) get those tough short yards that Law Firm was so adept at?