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Observations from Tuesday practice – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Observations from Tuesday practice – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Couple nuggets of note from Field Yates:

Without the pads on, it’s hard to accurately gauge a receiver’s ability to separate, but Brandon Lloyd continues to display steady hands.

Rookie cornerback Alfonzo Dennard made another pass-breakup this afternoon, dislodging a pass thrown down the sideline for Jabar Gaffney. That’s the second consecutive on-field session that he’s flashed ball skills.


At this point it’s futile to try and project where Dennard could fit in, but the last couple practices leave me feeling positive he could make an impact this year.

My best guesstimate how the Pats might want things to work out in the secondary?

Dowling and McCourty on the outside, with Arrington playing a significant role in the slot. Chung at safety with Gregory and Allen rotating in various roles. After that it could come down to Dennard and Sterling Moore for that final spot, but that’s the role Edelman was in at times last year and clearly one that needs to be improved.

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I don’t think we give Wes Welker enough credit. He signed his Franchise Tender on time, hasn’t missed any camps, and looks like he’s ready to dominate another season. It’s easy for those in the media to cry for the players who get franchised. “He needs a long term deal! Where’s his security!”.

Well it sure has been nice for Wes to keep it in perspective that he’s going to get $9.5 million dollars this year! How many regular people even see a fraction of that in their lifetime? Clearly Wes remembers his small town roots, and hasn’t taken to the pulpit of “poor old me, if my career ends this season I have to figure out how to squeak by!”.

I love Wes and would like nothing more than to continue rooting him on as a Patriot and his dedication to the team has only endeared him more to me.

 (Pic via It Is What It Is » Notes from the Patriots Tuesday minicamp practice)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-dont-think-we-give-wes-welker-enough-credit-he/

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Several reports have the Pats signing Jake Ballard. Ballard tore his ACL in the Super Bowl and couldn’t pass a physical this spring. Such a Patriots thing to do by swooping in and signing him. He’ll want to keep his head up in practice with Spikes around.

I was at this game and even from the nosebleeds it was a “woah” moment, especially because it was on third down. And yes this is the only positive piece of PatsPropaganda I can mine from anything Giants-related.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/several-reports-have-the-pats-signing-jake/

It Is What It Is » Notes from the Patriots Tuesday minicamp practice

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It Is What It Is » Notes from the Patriots Tuesday minicamp practice

Here’s notes of interest from Chris Price:

The only three players who were not spotted on the field for the duration of the session were tight end Daniel Fells, offensive lineman Brian Waters and defensive lineman Myron Pryor. Several players appeared limited, as tight end Rob Gronkowski, offensive linemen Sebastian Vollmer and Logan Mankins and linebackers Brandon Spikes and Tracy White were among those who spent plenty of time working out off to the side.


In 11 on 11’s on the defensive side of the ball, the Patriots rolled out a starting defensive front of Trevor Scott, Fanene, Vince Wilfork and Rob Ninkovich.


As far as the defensive front I think this is a pretty good preview of what we’re likely to expect in the new base nickel. Gone are the days of having a left defensive end who is solely a run stopper. Ninkovich is tough, but he can get after the passer a bit as well. Fanene is a good combo guy as well, and with Wilfork you have the ability to put a severe roadblock in the oppositions favorite running lanes. Trevor Scott continues to be one to the players I think will be an excellent addition in a role similar to what Andre Carter played last year. Long term they’ll want to see what Chandler Jones can do at RDE.

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(via Snapshots: Photos from minicamp practice – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston)

https://www.patspropaganda.com/via-snapshots-photos-from-minicamp-practice/

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I think obviously the bar just continues to get raised on where guys are going and that’s good,” Witten told me. “That’s a good sign with where the league is. Obviously, the guy’s very deserving. Really what (Gronkowski) did last year, we really hadn’t seen across the league in a long time, probably ever. I think being in the position and watching it, you have even more respect. It’s not just that. He does it in all phases of the position. That’s really what being a complete tight end is all about. He’s very deserving, a terrific player. Really a big reason why they were in the Super Bowl last year.

Cowboys TE Jason Witten says Rob Gronkowski is “very deserving” of his new deal – NFL.com

https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-think-obviously-the-bar-just-continues-to-get/

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“Jermaine’s had a great offseason,” Belichick said Tuesday morning at Gillette Stadium, as the team’s mandatory minicamp kicked off. “He’s really worked hard. He looks good.” A great offseason, according to Belichick, is one that includes “physical improvement”, “overall mental grasp of what we’re doing”, and good “reactions and technique” in non-contact work on the field.

‘Great offseason’ for Cunningham – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Cunningham is certainly an interesting player, and one who does not easily fit into a schematic box. Personally I think he’s an interesting fit at left defensive end in a nickel package as he’s pretty tough but also has some athleticism to get some pressure in passing situations. I’d look for him and Ninkovich to compete there. I also wonder how he’d do at strong side linebacker in the 4-3, where we saw Ninkovich last year. I was interested why he didn’t seem to get much of a shot there last year, but of course injuries played a role.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/jermaines-had-a-great-offseason-belichick-said/