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OTAs aren’t exactly where players make or break their spot on a roster — unless you’re Wright, that is, but Ryan and Scott Chandler have been impressive so far.
Ryan made plays in his first two weeks of OTAs during 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills that showed off the ball skills that made him stand out in his first year in the league.
Chandler has been sure-handed and has shown off impressive athleticism for his 6-foot-7, 260-pound frame. He’s also been given special attention from starting quarterback Tom Brady in red-zone drills. Chandler appears primed for a big role in the Patriots’ offense in 2015 based on his use in OTAs.
One more player to watch in minicamp and training camp: linebacker James Morris. He could be primed for a top reserve linebacker spot with Brandon Spikes out of the picture.
Read more at: http://nesn.com/2015/06/patriots-mailbag-logan-ryan-scott-chandler-among-ota-standouts/
I wasn't impressed with Ryan last season - in fact, I thought he flat out sucked - but it's nice to know he's had a good OTA so far. Doesn't mean a whole lot yet, but hopefully he can continue to show improvement into training camp and into the start of the season.
Also good to see Chandler fitting into our offense. Sounds like he is primed to be one of Brady's favorite targets, especially in the red zone.