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Second-year CB Ras-I Dowling, who limited to two games in 2011, was a full participant after undergoing hip surgery. I watched him closely as he lined up across from WR Brandon Lloyd, and one thing you immediately notice is his size. This amateur scout also felt he was moving well.
Cleaning out the OTA notebook – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Well he made it through one practice without getting hurt!
https://www.patspropaganda.com/second-year-cb-ras-i-dowling-who-limited-to-two/
Tweets of note from today’s Patriots OTA that was open to the media.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/tweets-of-note-from-todays-patriots-ota-that-was/
At Syracuse, defensive end Chandler Jones wore No. 99, but barring a change in the coming months, he’ll have 95 here in New England. His thoughts? “It really doesn’t matter at all,” he said. “I try not to get into what number I want to get. You know what? Whatever number they give me, I’m happy with. I’m happy to be a Patriot.”
Patriots quick hits around Web – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Admirable attitude, still not loving him in 95 though.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/at-syracuse-defensive-end-chandler-jones-wore-no/
This essentially allows Jones to officially start his professional career two to three months earlier than a rookie in his position would have in the past.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/this-essentially-allows-jones-to-officially-start/
This is starting to get a little easier the more I look at it. No need to waste a spot on Gerard Warren, he’s not going anywhere else.
This time around the tough cut was Dane Fletcher. The combination of Hightower, Cunningham and Tracy White left me without a spot for him. He’s no better than third at either inside linebacker spot. Cunningham has more versatility when comparing him to Fletcher in pass rush. So I like him, but basically Hightower is going to push him down the depth chart in multiple areas.
Defensively you have a number of guys who can do multiple things, especially in the secondary. Markell Carter was my surprise to make the team.
As for Andre Carter if he wants to come back to the Pats he probably can. It would be easy to PUP him and get him ready for the stretch run. But the Pats have protected themselves sufficiently should another team make an amazing offer.
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Patriots lock up first round draft pick Chandler Jones.
Good news and I have to say I am very much enjoying the lack of rookie signing drama across the league this year.
Just not sold on the 95 number selection. Yet. If it’s even permanent.
Only Hightower (see above, as well as at OTAs this week) and Bequette remain unsigned.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-sign-chandler-jones/
Updated look at jersey numbers – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Safe to say a lot of these are temporary, but one I’d love to see stay the same is Lloyd’s 88. Dont’a Hightower’s 45 is sure to change.
Need a lot from these two this year.
