Patriots Training Camp Day 4 Thread

Ross12 said:

Ben Volin ‏@BenVolin 3m3 minutes ago
Practice over. RB Tyler Gaffney was a new absence. Dion Lewis looked good in his reps. Definitely has some explosion

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Go Dion! Man, there's been a deafening silence on RBs and 3rd down RBs. I hear White mentioned, but not why.

Dion's my bink, I really think they could keep him even if another 3rd down back emerges, because he is a real running back and could be a returner too.

BelichickFan said:

Michael Giardi ‏@MikeGiardi 25s26 seconds ago
Very active day for CB Tarell Brown. Counted at least 3 pass deflections. Appears to be moving well

I think Brown and Butler will end up as the starters outside. McClain in Arrington's old slot position. With Ryan, Fletcher and Roberts competing for backup time. That's six, one more than we usually carry so one could go (Fletcher) or be cut and hoped to get to PS (Roberts). Could carry 6 also.

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I have been to two Practices sat and Sunday. Other than McCourty I think Ryan has looked like the next best DB. Malcolm looks good to me too. Richards flashed once or twice Sat but didn't stand out to me Sunday and vice versa for Brown. Fletcher and McClain seems ok to me and Roberts makes some plays but vs lesser talent.

Outside of the DBs today I thought Dobson was the star he had the highlight catch of the day and had a few other solid plays.

Blount is our best back IMO. But Gray seems to get first reps and looks good too. I see flashes from all 3 3rd down backs White, Lewis, and Cadet and so far not sure who my favorite is.

Favorite formation of camp so far has to be two TE one back set with both TEs lined up on the same side. Gronk and Chandler will be able to play off each other in the pass game and not a bad strong side for the run.

Ross12 said:

Erik Frenz ‏@ErikFrenz 3m3 minutes ago
Brady to Edelman vs. air. https://vine.co/v/eHhZ716F7wF

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Hah! That air isn't going to make the team playing like that!

RayClay said:

Of course it depends on the future but, Cannon was solid at tackle before and no one else there has proven they can. sure want to see Cannon show something, though. If he wasn't nursing an injury, well...I'm hoping they know what they paid for.

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Cannon is Devey insurance.

It ensures that the Pats never have to keep Devey on the roster or see the field during a game.

Fencer said:

Vollmer always has some kind of injury.

Solder is coming off cancer, probably concussions, and a generally dubious season, and is going into a contract negotiation.

Hence Cannon's perceived value.

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Yeah, they definitely need a swing tackle. Hope he plays like one again.

Wheelman said:

Hah! That air isn't going to make the team playing like that!

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I'm not that knowledgeable of a fan but, apparently, air alone can account for 30+ points in a playoff game.

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 54m54 minutes ago
Jamie Collins was asked what it will take to win another Super Bowl: "Winning."

ctpatsfan77 said:

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 54m54 minutes ago
Jamie Collins was asked what it will take to win another Super Bowl: "Winning."

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A man of few words
He lets his play on the field do the talking!

The Patriot Way

Which, like I've said before, is really just "**** the media."

Jeff Howe ‏@jeffphowe 1m1 minute ago
Jamie Collins was asked about Tom Brady's trash talk after the goal-line drills: "I like Tom. He's a good guy."



LOL

Marqui said:

We have? He didn't practice during TC last year.

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I'm referring to what he's shown in the preseason

Lol at the Bills. From Matthew Fairburn on Twitter:

@MatthewFairburn: Positive news from Bills camp today: The first-team offense completed its first pass of 15-plus yards in team drills. Cassel to Harvin.

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Be very afraid of that defense

OT:

Mike Rodak ‏@mikerodak 4h4 hours ago
Bills' first 10 snaps in 11-on-11: 4 sacks, 2 false starts, 1 scramble, 4 runs (one stopped in backfield by 95), 1 defensive holding (28)

Marqui said:

Why did Brady give Butler a high five? This isn't Pop Warner football.

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high fiving him for giving up the play to Edelman. I would have done the same thing lol. If I was Butler I would have told Brady to stick it. And then pick him off on the next play.

strngplyr said:

OT:

Mike Rodak ‏@mikerodak 4h4 hours ago
Bills' first 10 snaps in 11-on-11: 4 sacks, 2 false starts, 1 scramble, 4 runs (one stopped in backfield by 95), 1 defensive holding (28)

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Rexxy hasn't missed a beat.

That defense will be unreal and I don't doubt that they could score on our defense.

Marqui said:

Stork is a stud. I don't know how they got him in the 4th round.

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A couple of good centres were taken in the late rounds last draft and started most of last season. Linsley is another and I think Russ Bodine of the Bengals?

ChrisR2223 said:

That defense will be unreal and I don't doubt that they could score on our defense.

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I don't think the bills D is as great as everyone says. They have a stout front 4 but that's about it. I really think the Jets D will be better - great front 4, decent LBs, great corners and so-so safeties.