training camp 2021

A rainy practice back in pads today for the Patriots as we move within a week of the first pre-season game against Washington next Thursday. Here are your Tweets of Note from Day 8 of Training Camp!

This is exciting, with the team picking up Wynn’s fifth-year option, he needs to have a better, more consistant season. Along with big Mike Onwenu, the left hand side could be a real force in the run game.

Nice to hear High’s name come up, by all accounts he’s settled back in well after a year off. Alex Barth noted him making a nice play to break up a pass by Brian Hoyer. Whatever the contract issues are, I hope it’s sorted out and we can enjoy watching Hightower lead the linebacker group.

I’ll admit, I’m covering more of Jones than Newton, that’s because I think Mac is the more intruiging player at the position to watch right now. From only reading reports and Tweets from those there, he appears to be improving on something every session.

Now, he’s still sounding sloppy and rookie-like as expected, but he seems to be doing things the right way so far. It’s going to be interesting to see how much time he gets against Washington next week.

Just something to monitor here, rookie edge rusher Ronnie Perkins was dealing with a hand issue late on in practice, Adrian Colbert also left early.

Man, the elemts were in play today. As we say in England, it was chucking it down out there. A good introduction into the New England weather cycle for the rookies and FA signings.

J.C. making some plays over the past few days, another noteworthy day for him this afternoon. With Stephon Gilmore absent, Jackson is the top cornerback in my view, he had a bunch of picks last year, and I’m hoping he can continue his excellent form through camp and into the regular season.

A lengthy absent list today, Nick Folk being one of the new ones. This gives an oppurtunity for Quinn Nordin to try and de-throne BDN as the teams kicker.

Van Noy still present, but wearing a non-contact jersey, as he has done since camp began.

Back to shells and shorts for Day 7 of Patriots Training Camp, let’s check out all of the Tweets you should take note of!

More good defensive work today with picks for Dmac and D’Angelo Ross. It’s hard to really judge the picks in a more chilled-out session with no pads, there’s always some doubt whether the play was designed for the QB to throw it out there, or, players not going at full speed. Either way, it’s still positive for the defense and a negative for the QB’s and receivers.

Another day, another notable catch by N’Keal Harry, he’s been making himself stand out over the last few sessions to the fans and media in attendance. I don’t know if he’s doing a whole lot else alongside the odd flashy catch, but at least this is something.

Positive news on the injury front, both Barmore and Anderson who had knocks returned today. It’s great that they’re back so quickly, we don’t want new players missing from these sessions, it’s vital for their chances of playing in the early part of the season/making the roster.

This caught my eye as I was scrolling through Twitter today, Mac with a dime over the top to Jakobi Meyers. Jones had a better day than Cam, in a more dialed-down session without pads.

If you were wanting a more substantial write-up from someone who was there today, Mike Reiss always has some insightful commentary from practice.

Last media available session tomorrow, and back in pads! LFG

We asked and we were rewarded. #PadTuesday rolled around with force, another nice day in Foxboro, and some hittin! Here are the Tweets of Note you should read from Day 5 of Training Camp!

This brought a smile to my face when I read this tweet, Onwenu was one of the top players for the team last year in a stellar rookie season, but clearly, he feels he can do more. Now, he’s clearly being modest, but, if he thinks he was just a C grade last year, I can’t wait to see what he brings to the line this season. He’s slowly becoming one of my favorite players.

Some work for the backs today as Michel and Harris, the two in Bill’s mind that are fighting it out for the lead back position got most of the reps today.

A shame this, I noted McMillan was having a great start to his camp in yesterday’s post, but a setback today with a foot injury cut short his session. Hopefully, it’s nothing major, but he joins Ted Karras and Henry Anderson with camp injuries.

Me like this a lot. Haven’t seen any good film of his session today, but I think we’ll get a real good idea of Barmore’s pass rush potential in the pre-season games. Exciting.

A good day for Cam, he was launching it by all accounts, a nice completion downfield to Jonnu Smith with the toe tip catch. Lovely stuff.

Another sunny day in Foxboro? Check. Another busy training camp session? Check. The last practice without pads? Check! – Here are the Tweets of Note from Day 5 of Training Camp.

Cool to see this, two of the top special teamers in the league showing roster hopeful Kristian Wilkerson some techniques to try and help him be successful in an alternate role. Wilkerson has shown some sparks in these first few sessions catching the ball, being a tool for special teams will be vital in him earning a roster spot.

McMillan had plenty of praise for Hightower in his post-practice presser today. Cool to hear this, McMillan is an intriguing addition to the LB core and I’m sure he’ll be like a sponge around High, trying to learn as much as possible.

This is amazing. If only there were some photos of this, absolutely amazing. Seriously though, it’s great to see the effort from Mac to bond with his teammates, he comes across as a dopey guy, but shows off his intelligence in interviews, he seems a really cool kid.

New location for Mike today opposite the stadium, glorious day! In England, there aren’t opportunities to attend sports practice like this, what a privilege for the fans and media there today.