07-29-2006, 06:41 PM
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Reiss and Curran afternoon practice notes
http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal.../reiss_pieces/
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July 29, 2006
Day 2 wrap
The afternoon practice on the second day of training camp was highlighted by a heavy rainstorm (followed by a double rainbow) and some one-on-one blocking work.
Running backs and tight ends worked on blitz pickup, as they were left alone on an island. The Heath Evans/Tedy Bruschi matchup got the attention of the crowd, as Bruschi faced Evans twice, charging into him at full speed. After the second time, Bruschi turned to the crowd and waved his arms to induce a cheer.
Rookie outside linebacker Pierre Woods showed some flash in the drill, making things difficult on the blockers with his pash rush. Rookie tight end David Thomas seemed to struggle a bit with the blocking, as did rookie running back Laurence Maroney. Patriots coach Bill Belichick previously mentioned that the passing game, which includes blocking, can be one of the greatest challenges for rookies.
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Posted By: mreiss | Time: 07:38:12 PM
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July 29, 2006
Deluge in the afternoon
FOXBORO - A fierce rainstorm swept through here about an hour ago (no thunder) hitting just as the players were getting going with their stretching for the 5:30 p.m. practice. Fans scattered but the players stretched on while the coaches walked among them, unimpressed by the rain.
Two rainbows appeared when the rain stopped. And I left my sunroof open.
Troy Brown and Ben Watson were back for the afternoon practice (players were in shells). Matt Light was absent. So were all the other guys who are on the PUP list (scroll down to catch their names).
Bill Belichick spent a long time working with linebackers Monty Beisel and Eric Alexander on a block-shedding drill.
Special teams coach Brad Seely drilled his punt-rushers in getting off the ball low, taking seven steps and then putting their hands at waist-height to block the punt down.
Wide receiver John Stone continues to be the No. 3 wide receiver with Chad Jackson out and Deion Branch holding out.
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