Not So Wicked Pissah Training Camp Tues Aug 5th

[DefenseRules]

Sad to say...they're guys gushing over his physique... not that there's anything wrong with that.

I know. I've read their posts. That's why I found your comment so funny.
When it comes to football, I don't care what the guy looks like. I care about whether or not he can make plays...and I'm a woman. Go figure.
Ah well it must be old age. At age 36, "a pretty face" no longer impresses me.

 

[Rob0729]

Sad to say...they're guys gushing over his physique... not that there's anything wrong with that.

I have hopes the guy will turn it around and become a productive member of this team, but I really don't care about what his physique looks like (other than it is better than being out of shape). If physique was everything Mike Ruth and Vincent Brown would have been the best players to ever play for the Pats.

 

[Tbird100636]

Sorry to hear you got a crappy practice. It sucks when you go to one camp a summer and you see a crappy one. That has happened to me a number of times over the years.
Thanks for the update though.

Wasn't crappy to me, that's why it's called practice, wether it's full contact or not.

Nice analysis, Mistah Pissah. I almost went today, but decided it wasn't going to be a good practice. Hoping now for early next week.
This CJ stuff is really confusing. Frustrating to have to wait for the games before deciding if he can play.
Edit: didn't mean that to sound snarky. A bad day watching the Pats practice still beats a good day in the office.

Amen Brother!!! Maybe I'm biased because it's my first practice but for the short time I was there (close to an hour) it was definetely a great break for me. I work in the auto service industry and today I had a training in Mansfield that thankfully got out at 2 instead of 4. I have no days off during the week and this was my only chance to get down there (we're not too busy lately where I work, so no loss for me being out).

I just got back and the highlight of the day was Jonathan Stupar being yelled at by a coach and being told to "get the hell out of there" He later made up for it by dropping a wide open pass.
Also CJ Jones sure does get a lot of reps for a real long shot to make the team.
That is one Nut's view of a not so interesting session today. I'm sure if BB knew I was coming down he would have made it more entertaining.

The coach said "Get your donkey outa there" Substitute a word that Patsfans edits out for donkey. Agreed, CJ Jones got more reps than Chad Jackson. If we weren't so deep, CJ Jones would be a training camp fan fav. Speaking of which, Slater creates fan buzz in the stands.
Yah, I drove over 4 hours for a lackluster session. Bummah!

When did this happen??? I left around 1/4 past 3 and didn't here anything before that. Was only a 20 minute drive for me from Mansfield... well, to each his own...

 

[patchick]

Slater a LOCK. That's a pretty bold assumption. If he doesn't make the 53 he will never clear waivers to get to the PS. Our draft picks never do. Not with 31 other teams searching for an inside look at what an 18-1 team does behind the scenes.

Me thinks he gets IR'ed(shirted) this year and contributes next year.

Uh-oh, OhExaulted, you've set off a pet peeve. The "redshirt" IR phenomenon simply doesn't exist. (If it did, why would BB be trying to pull backroom deals to sneak guys like Garret Mills onto the practice squad?) A forced year-long vacation from practice just leaves you with a 2nd-year guy who hasn't had a chance to maintain his skills, let alone improve them. And when it comes to Slater, it makes even less sense to me. The whole idea of a "redshirt" is that the guy shows promise but won't be needed on the roster until next year. Don't we need a KR right now?

IMO the very fact that the Pats traded up to grab an elite KR prospect makes it clear that they're prepared to devote a roster spot to a good returner. Slater has looked really, really good. Ergo, I would be flat-out baffled if they cut him.

 

[Mike the Brit]

First, shocking news. Someone snuck in and wore #6. Hanson was punting exceptionally well this afternoon. Watched 3 seperate sessions where he boomed the ball for hang time and distance consistantly. Not every punt was perfect but most were. In the last session, punting from across the 50, he dropped the ball dead inside the 5 several times in a row. The punting team had plenty of time to get there and down the ball but they didn't touch it as the ball turned over perfectly and landed dead.

Thanks, Pissah. I'm sorry that you didn't see as much action as you'd have liked, but at least your report has made me very happy.

As usual one player consistently stood out. Spann had the only INT of the day (on Gutz) and later turned in a goal line sweep by Evans, thwarting the play. It's gonna be really hard to cut this guy.

And, of course, Mr Rocks too ...

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

And, of course, Mr Rocks too ...

It's a treat to see my NFLE lads Spann and Ventrone doing so well in this camp.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

When did this happen??? I left around 1/4 past 3 and didn't here anything before that. Was only a 20 minute drive for me from Mansfield... well, to each his own...

TE Stupor went out of position early on in the 7 on 7 drills. Those of us on the 20 yd line could hear the coach clearly. Kicked him outa the lineup. Hilarious...unless you're Mrs Stupor

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Slater a LOCK. That's a pretty bold assumption. If he doesn't make the 53 he will never clear waivers to get to the PS. Our draft picks never do. Not with 31 other teams searching for an inside look at what an 18-1 team does behind the scenes.

Me thinks he gets IR'ed(shirted) this year and contributes next year.

He's gonna make it as a 1) KR 2) versitile backup at SS and even WR, allowing flexibility on the reduced gameday lineup

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Had to be where you were sitting, Pissah. I got a good view of that one and posted it correctly but miss TONS of stuff that happens down the other end. I think that's why it's great that many ppl chime in about what they see.

(And yes...17 IS ripped!)

Yah, you sit right behind the EZ and had the vantage point. I was on the 25 on the opposite side of the field from the play with a low angle of view. All I could see was the ball hit Gaffney's hands and go incomplete. The tip was shielded by the oblique view thry the players. Clearly, Gaffney is WR #3 unless he runs over Belichick's dog in the parking lot or somesuch.

 

[PATSNUTme]

Yah, you sit right behind the EZ and had the vantage point. I was on the 25 on the opposite side of the field from the play with a low angle of view. All I could see was the ball hit Gaffney's hands and go incomplete. The tip was shielded by the oblique view thry the players. Clearly, Gaffney is WR #4 unless he runs over Belichick's dog in the parking lot or somesuch.

I was on the hill not far from Mrs B. I was going to go over and say hello but she came in late. She should have taken a lap for that.

Then I was going to go over during the stretching. But I had a image of the Tom Curran smack go though my head and became very afraid.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

I was on the hill not far from Mrs B. I was going to go over and say hello but she came in late. She should have taken a lap for that.

Then I was going to go over during the stretching. But I had a image of the Tom Curran smack go though my head and became very afraid.

Bummer. Every time at camp beforehand I walk over there to find Mrs B, whom I know, and I've always missed her.