training camp 2021

Day 4 of camp rolled around yesterday, with more clips and notes from fans and reporters in attendance. Let’s check out the Tweets of Note from Day 4 of Training Camp!

The first real footage of any kicking activities emerged yesterday as Quinn Nordin, the UFA from Michigan, sailed one over through the uprights. Man, what a leg this kid has, if his consistency is there, I think he could easily edge out Folk by the end of camp, but, I think reps in the pre-season games will determine that.

Jeff Howe believed Mac Jones had his best day of camp yesterday, some good throws for him against the starters, and he was showing improvement. He also noted that Cam Newton had another strong day.

A couple of padded sessions next week to look forward to, this is where camp will really kick up a notch.

The rookie RB was getting involved yesterday in some pass-catching drills, showing some potential to be a dual option out of the backfield. I’m unsure how the backs room will look come September, but it’s exciting to see this one play out.

Day 3 of camp is here! The countdown to pads is on, but the team continues its slow build-up in their mini-camp Esq style of practice. A few noteworthy pieces in today’s Tweets of Note from camp, let’s get at it!

This was a concern today, up until today *touches wood* there hadn’t been any injury scares, but the news of Teddy K falling over a teammate earlier was a worry. Fortunately, it sounds as if that backup center avoided a serious injury to his left knee. This will be one to watch, although not the end of the world if Karras has to miss some time, the team went out to get him and value his presence in the group.

The rookie RB stepped onto the practice field for the first time today after beginning camp on PUP. Currently, the team has a stacked room of backs, with the likes of Sony Michel and Damien Harris fighting it out for the lead rushing role, Stevenson will have an opportunity to be a part of the backfield this season if he’s fully fit throughout camp.

With a magnifying glass on Jones for pretty much everything he does, it was good to see him have some success in 11v11s. Cam was also noted by many as having a good day and connecting a bunch with some of the new faces in the WR room, one thing is for sure, the QB competition is primed to heat up when the pads come on next week.

Agholor was the WR who everyone was talking about today, by all accounts he had a fine day, making a number of impressive catches from both quarterbacks taking the majority of reps. I’m really coming around to the idea of Agholor being the no 1 target this season.

A little less rain today on the training field as the players got into their second practice of the week. Let’s check out the Tweets of Note from Day 2 of Training Camp 2021!

The GOAT is back shooting down reporters in person, that’s the SB 51 winning missing Elvis jacket in case you’re wondering, Bill, looking well and on top form before today’s session.

Things are feeling more normal now, aren’t they?

Something which happened last night was the re-signing of QB Jake Dolegala, he was around last year on the practice squad before heading to Green Bay. Bill said earlier today that Stidham is going to miss some time, so Dolegala returns to add another active body in the camp reps.

This was the first time I’ve heard of Tre Nixon this camp, the last pick in this year’s draft noted as catching a touchdown slant on the coverage J.C. Jackson today. Nixon is an outsider to make the roster for sure but he will be a fun project to watch develop over the next few weeks.

A close-up from the NBC Camera Guys on Mac in action earlier today whilst building a connection with Jonnu Smith and Kendrick Bourne. I have an inkling that the QB competition needle won’t move all that much until the pads are on and the temp is turned up a notch.

Football is back! This offseason felt like an eternity following the Draft in late April, but here we are, Training Camp 2021, fans, a rookie QB, bunch of FA signings, let’s check out a bumper edition of Day 1 Tweets of Note!

PatsProp founder Mike D posted his usual pre-practice panoramic picture, calm before the storm, but a great view from the gantry he had today.

One of the greats of yesteryear dropped a note ahead of the first practice of camp today, great to hear from Tipp, what a great photo that is.

Listen to the crowd roar, that’s something. Sure, uncontested open throw and catch didn’t blow me away, but nice to see Mac get some reps in front of a crowd, and great to see fans back having fun.

Also, Gunner looks quick, out of that cut across the backline of the end zone he really turned on the jets.

After a fairly uneventful mini-camp, Agholor got some notice today as Evan Lazar noted a few nice grabs from him as he managed to stand out as the top WR to get space in today’s session.

I’ve heard some say that they’re concerned that he is more of a broken-down play type of receiver, but whilst I agree he has shown in Oakland his capability of having big plays from broken routes, I think he’ll surprise a few people this season and have a productive year. Still early days, but a nice start to the new season for him.