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Tim Graham, the AFC East blogger for ESPN, gave his reviews of what he saw while visiting each AFC East team by awarding different awards to different teams (most focus, most unfocused, most entertaining, most talented, etc.). He gave the Pats two of the most important awards in my book:
How'd they look? AFC East camp musings - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Jets fans will love that they won this award:
Yes, Graham gave them the most talented, but there could be something to Hard Knocks ruining the timing of the team. Bert Breer said he saw it in Dallas in 2008 where an immensly talented team that imploded by lack of discipline and egos that was fostered when the HBO cameras came to town.
Most focused: Patriots. Bill Belichick is in his 11th season as head coach. Everybody knows what's expected. Patriots training camp is a very businesslike atmosphere, even when outside elements such as the Saints or a visit from Jon Bon Jovi infiltrate.
Most competitive: Patriots. Having another team on the practice fields, even when they were drilling separately, created a distinct edginess compared to other camps. The Patriots will hold similar sessions with the Atlanta Falcons, quality work that will make the Patriots that much more prepared.
How'd they look? AFC East camp musings - AFC East Blog - ESPN
Jets fans will love that they won this award:
Most unfocused: Jets. Of all the AFC East camps, the Jets were the least conscientious during my visit. This could be chalked up to the timing. I got to them last, and players had reached that antsy point where they needed a game. But the blithe atmosphere stood out to me nonetheless.
Yes, Graham gave them the most talented, but there could be something to Hard Knocks ruining the timing of the team. Bert Breer said he saw it in Dallas in 2008 where an immensly talented team that imploded by lack of discipline and egos that was fostered when the HBO cameras came to town.
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