It would really be annoying to have to play the Saints in the Super Bowl in New Orleans this year.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/it-would-really-be-annoying-to-have-to-play-the/
New England Patriots Mailbag — Early results are in – ESPN Boston
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.
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/
Still time left to get cheap tix!!! New England Patriots vs. New Orleans Saints @ Gillette Stadium on Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 – 7:30 PM
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
Hernandez 1-handed catch on 50 yd bomb from. Brady.1-on-1 drills patently unfair w these 2 QBs
— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) August 7, 2012
#Patriots rookie DE Chandler Jones is a well-times batted pass against #Saints QB Drew Brees in team drills.
— James Walker (@JamesWalkerESPN) August 7, 2012
Brees picked by Gregory in 11 on 11s. Nice INT.
— Christopher Price (@cpriceNFL) August 7, 2012
Not a good practice overall for the Patriots. Were good until team drills, and then Saints won the day.
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) August 7, 2012
Patriots offensive line had a rough day.
— Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) August 7, 2012
General feeling is that Bill Belichick will find a lot of teaching moments from this practice tape. Patriots’ offense looked sloppy.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 7, 2012