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Training Camp 2013

Barstool Sports’ Jerry Thornton Sends a Letter from Camp

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Nobody mixes astute football observations with fall-down funny like Jerry, and we’re not just saying that because he wore our Obbey shirt to camp. Great stuff in this one, including the picture it came with of course.

Brady was in limited action, splitting the first team reps with Ryan Mallet before calling it an early day.  But the thing that jumped out was the chemistry he already has with Danny Amendola.  We’ve treated DA like he’s the ugly chick we had to settle for at closing time, but he’s got a ridiculous skill set**.  He’s a little bigger than Wes Welker, and can go 0 to 60 faster than him.  But he’s got that same gear where the lower half of his body turns into blurry ovals, like the Road Runner.  And he seems more able to get behind defenses.  It’s early yet, but I stand by what I told Felger and Mazz Friday: I feel like Amendola is going to become my Spirit Animal.

 

Tweets of Notes from Monday’s Patriots Practice

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Back on the grind today, with no major developments on the injury front. I think you should all be impressed at how I’ve laid off any cheap shots on Ras-I…

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Defensive standouts go to the two rookies who were responsible for a forced turnover. Safety Duron Harmon, a third-round pick, undercut an outbreaking route on a pass that was thrown by Tim Tebow. Top draft choice Jamie Collins also managed an interception of Tebow, wrestling a ball thrown into a tight window intended for Michael Hoomanawanui. Forced turnovers have become a regular occurrence by Collins.

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

How crazy would it be if Duron Harmon is starting next to Devin McCourty before long? Doesn’t seem like Tavon Wilson is showing much promise of making the second-year leap so far.

As for Jamie Collins, I’m very, very excited.

https://www.patspropaganda.com/defensive-standouts-go-to-the-two-rookies-who-were/

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Play of the day goes to rookie receiver Aaron Dobson, who made an impressive adjustment on a ball thrown by Ryan Mallett, who took a pitch back from LeGarrette Blount on a flea-flicker. Dobson showed good field awareness to track the ball, identify where the defenders were and put himself in a position to make the catch.

New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/play-of-the-day-goes-to-rookie-receiver-aaron/

Tweets of Note from Friday’s Patriots Practice

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Each day seems to get more interesting than the last…

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Keeping in mind where Mallett was last year in training camp, the 2012 regular season and this past offseason seem to have really paid off in his development. As for Tebow, it’s always important to remember what he is (a movement quarterback with uncommon ability to make something happen on the fly), rather than what he isn’t (a traditional drop-back passer). He’s steadily shown improvement in his decisiveness, appearing more comfortable by the day.

Cleaning out the Patriots notebook – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

https://www.patspropaganda.com/keeping-in-mind-where-mallett-was-last-year-in/