8/6 PM notes: Reiss, Scalavino x2

[MoLewisrocks]

He seems to be the only blogger who got around to posting notes...

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2009/08/day_8_second_pa.html

Day 8, second Patriots practice
Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff
August 6, 2009 08:25 PM

FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots were in full pads for their season-ticket-holder practice inside Gillette Stadium tonight (6:30-8:30). Referees worked the practice.

Cornerback Jonathan Wilhite was one injured player who retuned to practice. He wore a red, non-contact jersey. On the flip side, cornerback Terrence Wheatley wasn’t spotted.

Here are a few observations from the session:

1) Walter second in QB reps. In 11 on 11 work, quarterback Tom Brady was first to lead the offense, followed by Andrew Walter. This was an interesting change-up, as second-year man Kevin O’Connell was the third man in. When the Patriots acquired Walter, the feeling was that he could push O’Connell for the No. 2 job, but would most likely be slotted at No. 3.

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[signbabybrady]

Re: 8/6 PM notes: Reiss

I noted in my post that I am pretty sure Reiss is wrong about Wheatly as I thought I saw him....though it was early in practice so I hope he didn't get hurt and leave.

 

[pats1]

Re: 8/6 PM notes: Reiss, Scalavino

Official Patriots Football Weekly Blog

Quick Kicks: Day 8 PM notebook
Written by Erik Scalavino on August 6, 2009 – 8:42 pm

Under the Lights
The Patriots put the full pads back on for Thursday night’s practice, which took place inside the bowl of Gillette Stadium in front of a crowd of season ticket holders. Practice officially started at 6:30, but the full team wasn’t on the field till closer to 7.

Good news on the injury front, as cornerback Jonathan Wilhite returned to the field after missing every camp practice since Day 2. He was in uniform, but wore a red, no-contact jersey as he took part in drills.

Other absentees included most of the usual suspects: CB Shawn Springs, LB Tedy Bruschi, OL George Bussey, OL Ryan O’Callaghan, TE Benjamin Watson, DL Le Kevin Smith, DL Myron Pryor, DL Richard Seymour, and LB Tully Banta-Cain. The remaining players on PUP/NFI remained on those reserve lists – WR Brandon Tate, OL Rich Ohrnberger, OL Mark LeVoir, DL Ty Warren, and LB Shawn Crable.

Noteworthy plays/observations:
* Though the players were in full pads, there wasn’t much contact in this practice. The session did have a bit of a relaxed feel to it, with music blaring over the sound system as players warmed up in drills to start practice, and the P.A. announcer explaining what the players were doing in various drills.
* Practice began with positional group work before getting right into 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 action, complete with the visiting game officials making calls and throwing flags.
* In between, the Pats punt team got some work in. The scout team they faced featured rookie Julian Edelman as the main returner. He seems to be getting better after having a very shaky start at that position early in camp

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http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=generalnewsdetail&pid=38217

8/6/09
Burgess on board; Day 8 PM notes
By Erik Scalavino

More details about the newest Patriot, Derrick Burgess. Plus, news and notes from Thursday night's practice.

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Under the Lights

The Patriots put the full pads back on for Thursday night's practice, which took place inside the bowl of Gillette Stadium in front of a crowd of season ticket holders. Practice officially started at 6:30, but the full team wasn’t on the field till closer to 7.

Good news on the injury front, as cornerback Jonathan Wilhite returned to the field after missing every camp practice since Day 2. He was in uniform, but wore a red, no-contact jersey as he took part in drills.

Other absentees included most of the usual suspects: CB Shawn Springs, LB Tedy Bruschi, OL George Bussey, OL Ryan O’Callaghan, TE Benjamin Watson, DL Le Kevin Smith, DL Myron Pryor, DL Richard Seymour, and LB Tully Banta-Cain. The remaining players on PUP/NFI remained on those reserve lists – WR Brandon Tate, OL Rich Ohrnberger, OL Mark LeVoir, DL Ty Warren, and LB Shawn Crable.

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[billdog3484]

Re: 8/6 PM notes: Reiss, Scalavino

hope brady doesnt become gun shy. gonna be tough not to be coming off the injury...some game action will do him good

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Re: 8/6 PM notes: Reiss, Scalavino

hope brady doesnt become gun shy. gonna be tough not to be coming off the injury...some game action will do him good

Per Scalavino's notes:

* QB Tom Brady, who threw very little in the morning, was slinging the ball well all night long.

* For the second time this summer, Brandon Meriweather picked off a Brady pass during the final 11-on-11 action of practice. Brady fired a dart intended for Welker over the middle, some 25 yards downfield, but the two appeared not to be on the same page, as Welker never looked back for the ball. Meriweather read it the whole way and simply stopped to let the ball fall into his hands.

Picks are like ****, they happen, and they aren't always the QB's fault. Brady is likely a little rusty and his WR good as they are aren't always on the same page as the HOF.

 

[billdog3484]

most of us can complete passes knowing we will not be hit. i just hope brady's ok. its something that nobody will know until live action starts. any injury, knee injuries especially, require a player to overcome a mental hurdle. brady has overcome most obstacles in his career and i would be shocked if he didnt overcome this one. my point is, playing in practice is one thing, being tom brady in the game is another. lets hope he is able to be his old self

 

[signbabybrady]

most of us can complete passes knowing we will not be hit. i just hope brady's ok. its something that nobody will know until live action starts. any injury, knee injuries especially, require a player to overcome a mental hurdle. brady has overcome most obstacles in his career and i would be shocked if he didnt overcome this one. my point is, playing in practice is one thing, being tom brady in the game is another. lets hope he is able to be his old self

Most of us would throw pick after pick to the DBs on that field regardless of pass rush.

I think there is no sense worth worrying about a little rust through one week of camp. he has some 50 practices plus pre-season to shake it off.

 

[Fencer]

Per Reiss

Brady, who still looks like he’s getting comfortable in the pocket against a live rush, was one of the leaders in post-practice sprints.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

most of us can complete passes knowing we will not be hit. i just hope brady's ok.

No offense but that is just a ridiculous statement. Read the blog. He was throwing fine all evening. Welker screwed up. It happens.