Patriots Huddle: Tuesday's News, Notes and Links 8/5
 So far Vince Wilfork isn't paying any attention to his Achilles and is feeling good to this point of training camp. (USA TODAY Images) |
Here are some links on this Tuesday morning, including links to observations from Monday's joint practices against Washington:
MONDAY OBSERVATION LINKS:
ESPN BOSTON:
Patriots Camp Report: Day 12 - Mike Reiss: Reiss recaps day one in Washington, noting that watching Darrelle Revis and DeSean Jackson go head-to-head drew some attention.
Observations from Patriots camp: Day 12 - Mike Reiss: Reiss has additional information from Monday's session in this entry.
Patriots Training Camp Notes: Brady, Mallett Shine - Zuri Berry: Berry has notes from Monday's session, with Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett both looking impressive.
Providence Journal:
Patriots defense shuts down Griffin, Redskins in first joint practice - Eric Kolenich: Kolenich has some quick notes from Monday, which included a strong performance by the Patriots' defense.
BOSTON GLOBE:
Patriots DBs must be aware of new emphasis on rules - Ben Volin: Volin files his "On Football" column for this morning, which focuses on the fact the Patriots' defensive backs will have to learn a little more about the new rules the league is enforcing as it relates to downfield contact.
Patriots' Chris Jones building on strong rookie season - Shalise Manza Young: Manza Young has a nice read on Jones, who is keeping his success from last season in perspective.
BOSTON.COM:
Patriots Training Camp Notes: Brady, Mallett Shine - Zuri Berry: Berry has notes from Monday's session, with Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett both looking impressive.
BOSTON HERALD:
Darrelle Revis shows off his talents - Jeff Howe: Howe has an article on Revis, who put on a strong performance while showing off what he's capable of yesterday.
Patriots pin back ears on pass rush - Karen Guregian: Guregian has an article on the Patriots agressive pass rush, which they showed glimpses of yesterday.
Healthy Vince Wilfork’s words carry weight - Karen Guregian: Guregian has an article on Wilfork, who looked good during his outing on Monday as he continues getting ready for the season.
Patriots Notebook: Gronk sits this one out - Jeff Howe: Howe files his notebook this morning, which leads off with the fact Rob Gronkowski stayed back in Foxboro as he continues rehabbing his knee.
ESPN BOSTON:
A few Ryan Mallett thoughts - Mike Reiss: Reiss has some thoughts on his own perspective on Ryan Mallett, who created a lot of buzz with his play on Monday.
Snapshots: Pats-Redskins practice - Some photos from Monday's session are in this entry.
RG III report: Wisdom from Tom Brady - John Keim: Keim offered up some comments from the Washington quarterback, who talked about his conversation with Brady.
Trimmer Wilfork: Achilles an afterthought - Mike Reiss: Reiss has an entry with comments from Vince Wilfork, who talked about the fact he's not thinking about his achilles injury so far this preseason.
Camp Confidential: New England Patriots - Mike Reiss: Reiss has a good read with some insight into why there's reasons for optimism and pessimism in different areas of this training camp.
MASSLIVE:
Patriots training camp notes: Vince Wilfork drops weight in return from injury; Mike Mayock calls Ryan Mallet 'a legitimate NFL starting QB' - Nick O'Malley: O'Malley recaps yesterday's events down in Richmond, Virginia.
WEEI:
Bill Belichick recalls good old days against Redskins, 'Almost my Second Home' - Mike Petraglia: Petraglia has comments from Belichick, who has a history with Washington.
Darrelle Revis: Day 1 vs. Redskins shows 'physical' Patriots 'D' ' Getting Better Every Day - Mike Petraglia: Petraglia has an article with comments from Revis, who said his team continues to improve each day.
NESN:
RGIII Appreciative Of Tom Brady’s Wisdom, Hopes To Pick His Brain More - Doug Kyed: Kyed has comments from Robert Griffin III after he and Tom Brady spent some time chatting on Monday.
PROVIDENCE JOURNAL:
For Patriots, joint practice with Redskins brings back memories - Eric Kolenich: Kolenich has an article on what it was like being in Richmond against the Redskins.
Donaldson: Is Darrelle Revis better than Pats Hall of Famer Ty Law? - Jim Donaldson: Donaldson compares Revis to Law and ponders if Revis might actually be a better player.
PATRIOTS.COM:
Ask PFW: How do you feel about "bubble" players? - Erik Scalavino: Scalavino has this week's mailbag, which touches on a variety of topics including how he feels about players like Tavon Wilson, Patrick Chung, and Jake Bequette.
