Training Camp Thread 8/14/2013

[manxman2601]

Only going to be able to do this for an hour or so because of work today so...



Apparently Daniel Fells isn't out there today. Haven't seen any mention of the others.

First two plays of 1-on-1's, Dobson and Thompkins make tremendous catches in tight coverage. Brady put it right on the money. #Patriots

https://twitter.com/PatriotsHaven/status/367718272307056640

 

[PatsFan2]

Only going to be able to do this for an hour or so because of work today so...



Apparently Daniel Fells isn't out there today. Haven't seen any mention of the others.



https://twitter.com/PatriotsHaven/status/367718272307056640

Keep em coming Rookie.

 

[FourierSeries]

Derek Havens ?@PatriotsHaven 2m

Brady might favor Kenbrell Thompkins over Aaron Dobson, that's just based on what I've seen in camp. Thompkins makes some incredible plays.

 

[manxman2601]

Brandon Spikes back in practice. Good job as he's playing for his place according to the trade everyone thread (Svitek is my best bet to go btw).

Just watched some 1 on 1 OL/DL drills. Another good day for DE Marcus Benard, who is having a solid camp

https://twitter.com/BenVolin/status/367719984010895360

Brady might favor Kenbrell Thompkins over Aaron Dobson, that's just based on what I've seen in camp. Thompkins makes some incredible plays.

https://twitter.com/PatriotsHaven/status/367720667577593857


And it's Tim Tebow's birthday apparently.

 

[TriplecHamp]

I can't wait to hear the "Brady doesn't have a good deep ball" crew this season. Oh wait he isn't throwing seem routes to midgets anymore. RIP "Brady doesn't have a good deep ball" crew.

 

[Uncle Rico]

I can't wait to hear the "Brady doesn't have a good deep ball" crew this season. Oh wait he isn't throwing seem routes to midgets anymore. RIP "Brady doesn't have a good deep ball" crew.

I'm actually also interested in seeing his touch passes this year, like the TD to Vereen last week. He's always been great at zipping in those bullets to Welker et al, and certainly laying it up for Gronk to snatch it, but it seems like his arc-touch throws have improved the last few years.

 

[Bruins29]

Imagine if this team signed a mini Bolden and mini V Jax? One can dream...

Wait, if its a dream make Boyce Santana Moss and Sudfield can be Jimmy Graham...

Yeah that it.

 

[JackBauer]

Brandon Spikes back in practice. Good job as he's playing for his place according to the trade everyone thread (Svitek is my best bet to go btw).

You honestly think the team will ditch Svitek?

 

[manxman2601]

You honestly think the team will ditch Svitek?

No because he's pretty darn valuable right now. But there are quite a few teams hurting for an OT right now (Raiders the latest) so they might come in with a good offer.

 

[manxman2601]

Studfeld!!

Sudfeld with a mice grab in the end zone

https://twitter.com/SteveB7SFG/status/367724134811582464


but what's a "mice grab"?

 

[JackBauer]

No because he's pretty darn valuable right now. But there are quite a few teams hurting for an OT right now (Raiders the latest) so they might come in with a good offer.

Ah, I see. I do like the guy's positional versatility. If they trade him that might leave us a bit thin at backup OT (especially since Cannon seems destined for RG).

 

[manxman2601]

Ah, I see. I do like the guy's positional versatility. If they trade him that might leave us a bit thin at backup OT (especially since Cannon seems destined for RG).

I can't remember but was Svitek signed before Vollmer re-upped or after? In other words, was he signed as a possible replacement for Vollmer or just as more OL depth?

 

[jmt57]

Comments from Derek Havens, Patriots Haven:

- Players out on the field doing light warmups and walk throughs. It is a full house today, a ton of #Patriots fans. The weather is perfect.

- I brought my cannon today, so I will have some great pictures (hopefully) to post later tonight.

- Brandon spikes is back at practice and in full uniform stretching with the team. He was absent yesterday.

- #Buccaneers doing some of the same fundamental drills they were doing yesterday. Wrapping up, tackling, timing snap count. Cool stuff.

- Daniel Fells is not at practice today.

- #Patriots first-team offense doing walk through. Special teams players are doing drills. Similar exercises being done with the #Buccaneers.

- First two plays of 1-on-1's, Dobson and Thompkins make tremendous catches in tight coverage. Brady put it right on the money.

- #Patriots fans are singing Happy Birthday to Tim Tebow. He turns 26 today.

- Brady might favor Kenbrell Thompkins over Aaron Dobson, that's just based on what I've seen in camp. Thompkins makes some incredible plays.

- Chaotic, but beautiful day here at training camp. #Patriots and #Buccaneers putting in some good work.



- #Patriots and #Buccaneers have their offensive vs defensive lines doing drills on far field. Both offensive and defensive 7-on-7s close side.

- First fight of joint practices. I couldn't tell who it was between, but happened during special teams punting still, right in from of BB.

- Brady just fell to the ground and grabbed his knee after a throw. He laid on the field for a few minutes, but walks it off. Looks ok.
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[patriot lifer]

Studfeld!!



https://twitter.com/SteveB7SFG/status/367724134811582464


but what's a "mice grab"?

it's when the player squeaks in a nice catch in the endzone.

 

[FourierSeries]

Brady limping off the field. Yikes. At least he returned the following play.

 

[supafly]

- Brady just fell to the ground and grabbed his knee after a throw. He laid on the field for a few minutes, but walks it off. Looks ok.
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I effing hate TC and preseason.

 

[manxman2601]

h-oh

Practice is stopped as Brady has been hurt

 

[manxman2601]

Brady back on the field, but still appears to be a little bothered. Left knee.

https://twitter.com/DougKyedNESN/status/367728256323428352

Brady appears to be fine, keeps looking at knee. He is back under center for 11-on-11's. #Patriots fans cheered when he walked back on field

https://twitter.com/PatriotsHaven/status/367728481788256256

 

[tonyto3690]

oh god please no.

 

[FourierSeries]

The fans in attendance just watched the Patriots season flash before their very eyes.