Another day with media access to the Pats’ OTAs and it’s nice to get some actual observations from those who were there. You know, instead of all the fun listening to how Tom Brady really isn’t that good.
Some general consensus thoughts I found interesting:
Boyce and Thompkins have made good impressions on a number of those watching the practices. I haven’t been especially excited about either, but that doesn’t mean I’ve closed the door on them. It’s certainly not helping Dobson to not be out there.
Undrafted rookie Roy Finch has gotten some attention as well, always with the caveat that we’ll see what happens when the pads come on. But who wouldn’t like another Danny Woodhead-type?
Dennard and Solder are probably two of the bigger injury surprises. Dennard has been MIA, seems like he was always fighting through something last year and dinged his shoulder in the AFCCG. Solder is a mystery.
Looks like Mayo and Vollmer are fully recovered and should have no issues from their injuries last year.
Wilfork, Tommy Kelly, and Will Smith also did a little more today, that’s a very positive sign.
Garoppolo looked inconsistent. Shocker for a rookie QB in this system.
Here’s a round-up of the round ups…
