2017 Minicamp Thread

[JPPT1974]

Thanks for the reports as wished I was there.

 

[turkeyneck]

Jimmy Garoppolo was 16 of 26 with an interception in team drills, including 9 of 18 in 11-on-11s. He competed passes to Hogan (three), White (two), Julian Edelman (two), Gronkowski (two), Devin Lucien (two), Lewis (one), Bolden (one), Cooks (one), Andrew Hawkins (one) and Amendola (one).

I like that Lucien is getting work with this group.

 

[long distance]

Unlike CJ & JC . id bet Flowers they gonna keep

Honing His Craft

 

[long distance]

Some other bits of observations:

-- Legendary offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia was the first coach on the field, using the extra time to set up the bags for drills in his area on the far corner of the field commonly referred to by some as Dante’s Inferno.

-- Jacoby Brissett has not had a great first couple days of mini-camp. The second-year passer continues to hold onto the ball for way too long. He’s also struggled with his accuracy, clapping his hands together loudly after missing must-have NFL completions in today’s workout.

--At one point Tony Garcia stepped in at left tackle for LaAdrian Waddle only to false start on the play and get removed to take his customary penalty lap. Conor McDermott took reps at right tackle behind Cameron Fleming at right tackle, while Jamil Douglas came in for Ted Karras at center with the backup units.

— Undrafted rookie cornerback Kenny Moore was upgraded to veteran team drills, working against Brady and Garoppolo, after breaking up two passes Tuesday. Fellow rookie cornerbacks Thomas and Killings worked against Brissett.

-- Cyrus Jones had tight, blanket coverage in the same drill going against Andrew Hawkins.

-- The punt team was the area of focus during special teams segments. Matthew Slater and Jonathan Jones worked as the first two gunners, followed by Hawkins and DeAndrew White and then Devin Lucien and Brandon Bolden.

— Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, Cooks, Cyrus Jones, Will Likely, and David Jones all returned punts. There were no issues for any one.

Nice to see David Jones mentioned..

 

[long distance]

And here the Minicamp Blogservations . best MC write up w photos

Mini-camp Blogservations: All's bright in Foxborough

 

[long distance]

And this is how Pats O will feel to opposition..

 

[ForThoseAboutToRock]

I admire that Caserio is out there as a coach when he can be.

I also hope he talks some great **** to the new guys "Man, we didn't sign you to run routes like that! Run it again!"

 

[JarOfMayo51]

Why would you hit Polian with a paper bag full of Polian? What's wrong with a 2x4?

Gentleman... gentleman... we can compromise

A paper bag full of Polian nailed to the end of a 2x4

 

[long distance]

Another attempt at introducing new technologies to Foxboro denied by BB


--The Lyvve Coach video board that had been on the end of the practice fields on Tuesday was gone for Wednesday’s workout. There were, however, portable playclocks set up on each end of the far practice field.

 

[long distance]

What is this? Boyscouts?

-- Late in the work with the receivers, the defensive backs all dropped as a group to do pushups, something they’ve been doing in recent practices after allowing completions. They were then told by position coach Josh Boyer that the pushups were not needed after a mere 4-yard completion by the offense.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

What is this? Boyscouts?

-- Late in the work with the receivers, the defensive backs all dropped as a group to do pushups, something they’ve been doing in recent practices after allowing completions. They were then told by position coach Josh Boyer that the pushups were not needed after a mere 4-yard completion by the offense.

If we give up more than 4 yards per completion this year, I'll be disappointed.

 

[Keyser Söze]

BB in response to an Allen drop " This isn't Indy, those drops matter here" love the Colts shade

 

[long distance]

Happy to see binkie doing well..

--David Jones, the undrafted rookie safety out of Richmond, has stood out not only for his punt return reps but showing impressive coverage ability and range in the back end of the defense. He’s a name to keep an eye on during training camp and the preseason. At 6-3, 210, he certainly has an NFL frame.

 

[long distance]

Go Elandon!

--Roberts has shown a lot of energy and been vocal in the first two days of mini-camp practice. The second-year linebacker, who was not on the field at the time, was quick to celebrate with Ninkovich after the veteran snuffed out a short pass play in one team segment. Interesting to see the young player grow as a leader, something that’s often expected of middle linebacker types.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Unfortunately early reports of Dwayne Allen is exactly what i expected, a soft, injury prone guy with bad hands just like he was in Indianapolis, you can say a lot of things about the Colts but they can put up nice passing numbers and his contribution was poor.

I'm expecting Scott Chandler 2.0.

That's a hell of a judgment after two days of OTA's. Let's see how is after 8 games!

 

[Huckleberry1]

Happy to see binkie doing well..

--David Jones, the undrafted rookie safety out of Richmond, has stood out not only for his punt return reps but showing impressive coverage ability and range in the back end of the defense. He’s a name to keep an eye on during training camp and the preseason. At 6-3, 210, he certainly has an NFL frame.

I really want some of these UDFA's to make this team, and Richards is as ripe for the picking as anyone in this roster.

 

[AtomicDawg]

 

[zydecochris]

Gill - excellent
B-Rex - used to be weakness . made it a strength
(acc. to analysis in 2nd Rex article below)

Here more on Gill blitz/PP:
Patriots extend offer to Bills RFA RB Mike Gillislee

Here great intro to Rex:
5 things that make Burkhead a quality running back
Rex Burkhead, Denver Broncos could be free agent match

Thanks for the info, very useful. Last year (and in most recent years) IMHO we telegraphed whether it would be a running play (Blount or Ridley) or a passing play (White or previously Vereen), so a good defense could guess what play was coming depending on the running back. Image how much more powerful the Patriot offense will be if we have one or two dual purpose backs that can participate in running plays (running the football) or in passing plays (catching out of the backfield or pass blocking when needed). And this is with tight ends that can either block for running plays or catch the ball on passing plays.

This year may be the most difficult-to-defend Patriot offense ever. I wouldn't want to be a defensive coordinator going against the Patriots this year.

 

[long distance]

Thanks for the info, very useful. Last year (and in most recent years) IMHO we telegraphed whether it would be a running play (Blount or Ridley) or a passing play (White or previously Vereen), so a good defense could guess what play was coming depending on the running back. Image how much more powerful the Patriot offense will be if we have one or two dual purpose backs that can participate in running plays (running the football) or in passing plays (catching out of the backfield or pass blocking when needed). And this is with tight ends that can either block for running plays or catch the ball on passing plays.

This year may be the most difficult-to-defend Patriot offense ever. I wouldn't want to be a defensive coordinator going against the Patriots this year.

Don't get me started on how excited I am about this RB group (Foster included). The toughest thing for BB this season might be taming McD not to go too fancy or too extensive w playbook jeopardising execution. With so many options to be creative with this guys + rec. corps.. it will be hard to hold back..

 

[1960Pats]

Gentleman... gentleman... we can compromise

A paper bag full of Polian nailed to the end of a 2x4

It looks like somebody already did that...