PATRIOTS NEWS Patriots OTA's 5-31-2023

[BB8XSBW]

The undisputed leader of the team giving his seal of approval for Billy O.

 

[PatsFan2]

Boutte's ankles look good on that move.

 

[Love The Drake]

Boutte's ankles look good on that move.

I wonder and hope if Troy is the guy to elevate these WRs or not.

 

[Zuma]

 

[PatsFan2]

I wonder and hope if Troy is the guy to elevate these WRs or not.

If they have Talent it won't matter.

 

[Love The Drake]

If they have Talent it won't matter.

But a great position coach can turn it up a notch.

 

[Zuma]

 

[Ross12]

Pretty encouraging first day of reports. Mac's press conference after the game was also a good watch.

 

[Zuma]

Patriots OTAs Observations: Mac Jones Looks Like Clear QB1 In New Offense

The 2023 New England Patriots practiced in front of reporters for the first time Wednesday. Here's everything we observed.

nesn.com

QB REPORT
One of the biggest questions entering spring practice was whether we’d see a legitimate quarerback competition between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe.

Well, one still might materialize in the coming months. But at least in this practice, Jones looked like the clear QB1. The third-year starter took first reps in every drill, and while Zappe saw some action with first-team skill players, he mostly worked with reserves.

The clearest indication came when the Patriots came together for the first full-team 11-on-11 period of practice. Jones took the first series, working with the top offensive line, wide receivers Kendrick Bourne and Tyquan Thornton, tight ends Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki, and running back Pierre Strong. When Zappe came on for the second drive, his skill players were receivers Demario Douglas, Raleigh Webb and Tre Nixon, tight end Matt Sokol and running back Ty Montgomery.

Jones finished a perfect 13-for-13 in 11-on-11 drills, with the offense moving fluidly under the direction of new coordinator Bill O’Brien. Nine of his completions went to Thornton (two), Gesicki (two), Bourne (two), Henry (two) or DeVante Parker, with Strong, Douglas, J.J. Taylor and Kevin Harris each adding one reception apiece. Zappe was 8-for-9, completing his passes to Montgomery (three), Thornton, Douglas, Nixon, running back James Robinson and tight end Anthony Firkser.

 

[PatsFan2]

Should we read too much into a WR Toasting Miles Bryant??

 

[PatsFan2]

Boutte is the smoothest he looks really quick Cunningham is interesting.

 

[Steve102]

Do we have a report on Gonzalez' absence?

 

[Zuma]

Full Press Conference: Mac Jones

Mac Jones Press Conference 5/31: "I feel like everyone is on the same page"

Patriots quarterback addresses the media after the first OTA practice at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

www.patriots.com

 

[PatsFan2]

What's the old saying?? Everybody looks good in shorts and shells.

 

[Zuma]

Do we have a report on Gonzalez' absence?

Good question. He's still not signed.

 

[turkeyneck]

Cunningham, QB --> WR as I expected.

BoneyT looking ok.

BOB taking charge compared to last year's Keystone Kops fiasco.

Boutte's ankle looking good.

The less I hear Judge's name mentioned the more I'll enjoy this season.

 

[Nunchucks]

We need TT to step up and be effective this year. Good stuff so far, waiting for pads to get excited

 

[Zuma]

OTA Blogservations: Offense back to 'normal'

Early impressions of the Patriots offense showed a much more cohesive unit under the direction of Bill O'Brien and a refreshed Mac Jones.

www.patriots.com

Patriots Offense Focusing on 'Building Our Own Thing' as Offseason Program Continues

Here are the key takeaways from our first glimpse at the Patriots offense led by Bill O'Brien and Mac Jones.

www.patriots.com

Perry: O'Brien provides refreshing normalcy for Mac Jones at OTAs

The Bill O’Brien Difference is already being felt in New England. Phil Perry reports from Patriots OTAs on how the team’s new OC is making life much easier for Mac Jones.

www.nbcsports.com

Mac Jones vs. Bailey Zappe: How Patriots QBs fared at OTAs

Here's a detailed account of the passes thrown by Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe at Patriots OTAs

www.masslive.com

Patriots OTA Notebook Day 1: Finally back on the field

Here's what stood out during the New England Patriots' first open OTA practice of the spring at Gillette Stadium.

985thesportshub.com

Patriots Journal – OTA’s

FOXBOROUGH – We’re back, baby. The media got its first glimpse of the 2023 Patriots during one of two voluntary OTA practices that will be open on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s ever…

nefootballjournal.com

11 takeaways from Patriots' first open OTA

There was a ton to be gleaned in New England's first open practice.

www.masslive.com

 

[dtbrks]

Real football talk. Albeit just OTAs. So refreshing

 

[goheels22002]

Joe Judge will do what Bill Belichick tells him to do per Phil Perry. That's a relief. I guess last year Judge was doing whatever he wanted to do and that did not work out so well. Why am I not encouraged by this?