PATRIOTS TRAINING CAMP 2026 Patriots Training Camp Day 7

[mike_usagisan]

Was coming in to say the same thing. Seems like we might have found a hidden gem here?

No clue why he was totally off draft radars. His measurements were very good.

I think they said he bites on moves and needs some solid coaching. But that he definitely has potential.

 

[PatsFan2]

But...but we don't need no Stinking Boutte no pun.

 

[reflexblue]

But...but we don't need no Stinking Boutte no pun.

I never understood the bootty hate

 

[n1997y]

Video of what Lazar mentioned:

Would not be surprised to see Vrabes holding that pad for his next rep

 

[PatsFan2]

Tanner Aarkin is a really good blocker but he couldn't beat Brady right now in a footrace. We need to inquire about Cole Kmet or one of those Ram TE's: they have like a hundred.

 

[Wozzy]

I think Maye's comp is Daryl Lamonica, "the mad bomber".

Andrew Luck if he was on a much better team, especially much better blocking.

 

[PatsFan2]

who said that

 

[n1997y]

D forcing more fumbles would be a nice development this season

 

[n1997y]

So Doubs, Williams and Brown all left the field. None sound serious hopefully.

Was it hot enough for hydration to be an issue? I was wondering about cramps but hydration could also cause susceptibility to strains I think.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Tanner Aarkin is a really good blocker but he couldn't beat Brady right now in a footrace. We need to inquire about Cole Kmet or one of those Ram TE's: they have like a hundred.

At 262 lbs. Arkin's 4.88 sec 40 is not that bad - but below average. I think the phrase is functional speed. When Arkin loses a step in 4 to 6 years, he career will be shortened, but he is Ok for now, but strictly a blocking guy.

 

[n1997y]

Of COURSE there will be a day off tomorrow. God forbid they practice 4 whole days in a row.

Saw several WRs apparently get dinged up. Good time for a day off.

 

[PatsFan2]

At 262 lbs. Arkin's 4.88 sec 40 is not that bad - but below average. I think the phrase is functional speed. When Arkin loses a step in 4 to 6 years, he career will be shortened, but he is Ok for now, but strictly a blocking guy.

He should be a PS stash at the very least: I would like us to get a better Third TE.

 

[n1997y]

TE... Raridon was quiet. That is fine. He has earned enough to get a pass today. Tanner though locking down TE3 be great. That youth movement. If he really turns into a good young blocker though... I assume you cut him for Hill next year. But that would be unfortunate.

Maybe next year we see the TEs being Raridon, Hill, and Arkin. There are calls to extend Henry but he is getting long in the tooth.

DT - Farmer? I've heard nothing. Still hopeful.

Iton has been showing some flash. He might have passed Farmer. And Durden seems to already have established himself at the top of the pecking order behind Williams and Barmore.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

He should be a PS stash at the very least: I would like us to get a better Third TE.

PS stash is OK. We upgraded from Hooper to Raridon. Next year they can try for another TE - 4th or 6th round type to be TE3. This year for TE I think they go with what they have. It is only Y2 of Vrabel, it will take another year or two to stabilize the roster. I just hope they keep their picks in '27 instead of trading up so they can fill out the bottom of the roster.

 

[n1997y]

PS stash is OK. We upgraded from Hooper to Raridon. Next year they can try for another TE - 4th or 6th round type to be TE3. This year for TE I think they go with what they have. It is only Y2 of Vrabel, it will take another year or two to stabilize the roster. I just hope they keep their picks in '27 instead of trading up so they can fill out the bottom of the roster.

I’d be okay with them trading up and those picks filling out the bottom of the roster. Or pushing the middle of the roster down to the bottom.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

I’d be okay with them trading up and those picks filling out the bottom of the roster. Or pushing the middle of the roster down to the bottom.

That is kind of what they did with Prunty and Obiazor. I think they need a volume of picks to fill out the roster and moving up means less picks. It is supposedly a great and deep draft so I hope we maximize our pick count. Back to training camp .

 

[mikey m]

At 262 lbs. Arkin's 4.88 sec 40 is not that bad - but below average. I think the phrase is functional speed. When Arkin loses a step in 4 to 6 years, he career will be shortened, but he is Ok for now, but strictly a blocking guy.

His blocking ability will force teams to put a linebacker on him which can make him effective in goal line / short yardage situations chipping and leaking out to the flat if he can move and catch even halfway decently.

 

[JoeSixPat]

My sources tell me he's in good shape to make the 53 man roster

 

[rochrist]

“Locker room cancer..”

I don't know, everything I've ever seen said that Brown is well liked in the locker room. Just maybe not by Hurts.

 

[DaBruinz]

Edit: Mike Reiss reporting as well. We'll see.

Means he's off NFI.