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Training Camp 2013

Fourth straight session of 1-on-1s – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Fourth straight session of 1-on-1s – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

It’s getting a little steamy in here…

Standout performers DE Marcus Benard – One rush stands out; he lines up over the outside shoulder of guard Chris McDonald (3 technique), which is different for a 6-foot-2, 260-pound end, and proves too quick at the snap as he surges through with relative ease. In addition, Benard’s first rep while aligned on a wide split at defensive end features high-impact contact with right tackle Sebastian Vollmer, as Vollmer gets his hands on Benard but Benard attempts to spin free to the inside. A real good matchup, with Benard’s explosion and Vollmer’s power meeting head on. Benard continues to get after it, later looping around fellow end Jason Vega in 2-on-2 combination work to apply some pressure.

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Top draft choice Jamie Collins continues to show off ball-disruption skills. He forced two fumbles during drills, including one in an open-field tackling drill. Collins has shown a knack for well-timed punches and rips at the ball when attempting to take a runner down. His unique length helps him in this regard. Collins also had a mini dust-up with tight end Michael Hoomanawanui, though it didn’t materialize into much.

Day 6 practice observations – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

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Patriots training camp report, Aug. 1: Edelman, Dobson return to practice while Cannon, Dowling sit – Patriots – Boston.com

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Patriots training camp report, Aug. 1: Edelman, Dobson return to practice while Cannon, Dowling sit – Patriots – Boston.com

WR battle continues to play out, a down day for:

WR Kamar Aiken: After starting camp with the first unit, appears to have fallen behind Boyce, Edelman and Thompkins.

Quick hit thoughts on how things are shaping up for the Pats

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Thursday was one of the more interesting days of practice, and some early themes are starting to emerge for this edition of the Pats. 

First, the good:

The young wide receivers, now reinforced by the return of Edelman, look strong. Amendola is the clear #1, but behind him are three rookies who have all consistently flashed in the first week of camp.

No major injuries yet, when ACLs have been popping off around the league. Fingers crossed it continues.

Looks like I need to get on the Chandler Jones bandwagon. I’ll admit I had concerns about a sophomore slump, but so far he’s proved me wrong.

Edge rushers. Marcus Benard seems to be emerging as the favorite for the DPR role. But will he be the third DE in to sub Ninkovich or Jones?

Now the bad. Unfortunately.:

Everyone was penciling in Jake Ballard but he’s still limping around out there. Unless he gets healthy quickly it looks like we’ll seeing plenty of Hoomanawanui and Fells. And maybe Jake Sudfeld.

Similarly, Armond Armstead seemed a lock as the third defensive tackle, but is now gone indefinitely as he recovers from surgery for an infection. Marcus Forston could be playing significant snaps this year.

Greg Bedard observed that there no clear cut favorite at starter next to McCourty at safety. Bedard said that Adrian Wilson has issues in coverage and could possibly be headed to the dime linebacker role. Duron Harmon got a chance with the starters on Thursday. This will be an interesting battle to monitor in the games. They could really use Tavon Wilson to step up.

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Thursday Patriots Practice Tweets of Note

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Lots to digest after today’s session…

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The day ended with a cool moment. After Brady’s final rep, he took Danny Amendola to the side, and the two took a knee in front of each other. Brady then drew a play in the grass, backyard football style, as the pair continued their work to get on the same page.

The Blitz with Jeff Howe & Karen Guregian | Boston Herald

Tons of good stuff in this one, and a lot to be excited about, including one Duron Harmon taking reps with the first team defense…

https://www.patspropaganda.com/the-day-ended-with-a-cool-moment-after-bradys/