PATRIOTS TRAINING CAMP 2026 Patriots Training Camp - Day 20

[mgteich]

not good for Crownover

 

[mgteich]

Interesting that Lomu and Bryant seemed to have switched sides.

If Bryant is adequate even as the #3 RT, then he should make the 53 over Crownover and Hudson.

 

[mgteich]

fighting for roster spots with Muma and Jacobs

 

[Headcase]

not good for Crownover

They are probably going to try and put him on the Bryant plan.....you can't teach his size and athletic abilities.....just needs to get stronger and refine technique.

 

[manxman2601]

And he got crapped all over when he was drafted.

I'm going to give them the benefit of thinking there's a built in trauma for Patriots fans and safeties they haven't heard of.

 

[scott99]

They are probably going to try and put him on the Bryant plan.....you can't teach his size and athletic abilities.....just needs to get stronger and refine technique.

Worked out really well for Bryant, he’s having a good camp in his 2nd year.

 

[manxman2601]

I'll also say most people, nevermind fans, aren't draft junkies, they only know what the mainstream media says, and in those channels he was a head scratching reach

And yet he was the 10th highest graded corner in last year's draft. I'm just annoyed with myself that I didn't pick up on that. There's clearly something there with him. He also tested reasonably well. I'm surprised Brugler and others were so low on him.

 

[n1997y]

I'm going to give them the benefit of thinking there's a built in trauma for Patriots fans and safeties they haven't heard of.

I thought that was specific to the second round.

 

[scott99]

And yet he was the 10th highest graded corner in last year's draft. I'm just annoyed with myself that I didn't pick up on that. There's clearly something there with him. He also tested reasonably well. I'm surprised Brugler and others were so low on him.

Manxman, you and a few others are the true draft experts on this board, I admire your draft knowledge. You shouldn’t beat yourself up on that. We all enjoy your draft prospect knowledge and write ups.

 

[TommyD4207]

And yet he was the 10th highest graded corner in last year's draft. I'm just annoyed with myself that I didn't pick up on that. There's clearly something there with him. He also tested reasonably well. I'm surprised Brugler and others were so low on him.

Wake Forest wasn't on TV much last year. And yes, I'm being serious, they really weren't, they didn't play on anything besides very local stuff all year (I think they were on a ESPN broadcast when they got mollywhopped by Florida State, outside of that, they were relegated to regional CW broadcasts, and even had a couple of games not on TV at all), and didn't play the 'Big' ACC teams outside of Florida State (didn't play Clemson or Miami.

You either have to be a weirdo that watches a lot of ACC football (me), or send actual scouts to these games.

 

[mgteich]

I'll also say most people, nevermind fans, aren't draft junkies, they only know what the mainstream media says, and in those channels he was a head scratching reach

As I recall, Prunty was also a head scratching reach among draft junkies.

 

[Headcase]

As I recall, Prunty was also a head scratching reach among draft junkies.

Among a lot of them, yes

 

[manxman2601]

Wake Forest wasn't on TV much last year. And yes, I'm being serious, they really weren't, they didn't play on anything besides very local stuff all year (I think they were on a ESPN broadcast when they got mollywhopped by Florida State, outside of that, they were relegated to regional CW broadcasts, and even had a couple of games not on TV at all), and didn't play the 'Big' ACC teams outside of Florida State (didn't play Clemson or Miami.

You either have to be a weirdo that watches a lot of ACC football (me), or send actual scouts to these games.

Right, but he's a 6-2 corner who ran a 4.37 forty with a 6.82 3-cone who had the 10th best coverage grade on PFF (I know that has less value to you) and a decent run defense grade that plays for a big 4 team. That has to be worth more than the 50th best corner or wherever Brugler had him graded. I'm just surprised he was so badly missed on by the draft pundits because that size, athleticism and resume is definitely worth a day 3 pick in my mind.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

How long are we giving Pop Douglas?

Looks like 4 years, but that is a BB draft. Different subject.

 

[manxman2601]

As I recall, Prunty was also a head scratching reach among draft junkies.

And really shouldn't have been. See my post above.

 

[mgteich]

Does anyone feel better about our ILB's?

They seem to be our weakest unit, with EDGE being close.

 

[mgteich]

And really shouldn't have been. See my post above.

fair enough

 

[manxman2601]

Does anyone feel better about our ILB's?

No. The starters are the same as last year but the depth is concerning. And the future even more concerning.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Best Patriots 4th rounder since....?

Rhamondre Stevenson

Edit: Because if I said Javon Baker. I would be rightfully trashed

 

[Real fan 02]

Not a Woods fan.

I think @captain stone and I have spoken on this.. lost in the woods may not even make the roster.. prunty & valdor seem to have surpassed him on the depth chart..