2017 Training Camp - Day 2 (7/28/17)

[Joker]

nice to see Kevin Faul...uh...um...wait, no...James White providing that veteran dependability for Brady

 

[Patriot Missile]

Gilmore was one of the more frustrating draft prospects for me to evaluate a few years back. Sometimes I would think he was going to be the next Revis / Law / Sanders, and other times he looked lost. If he can show some consistency under Belichick, then watch out! He could make his contract look like a bargain, when he plays at his peak. Nice closing speed on that pass breakup posted above.

I don't think BB/Patricia put players in position to fail like that. He also has McCourty to diagnose offenses and he gets the read right most times. Having Gilmore's speed and skillset topped with McCourty is a huge advantage. It's been a rarity to see deep completions/td's vs this defense and I don't expect that to change. As long as he plays within the system he is going to be a beast.

 

[bormio]

Jesus can we maybe pump the brakes? Just a little??

The word "if" was included. Everyone assumes our 5 wideouts are set in stone. No one seems to be allowing for the possibility a real gem is uncovered. But we do sign these new players hoping that exactly that happens. And sometimes it does. I honestly think some would prefer parting with Brady than Amendola.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Hmm...wonder what happened. Maybe the alarm clock thing aka Jonas Gray? BB don't play that type of stuff.

 

[long distance]

Hmm...wonder what happened. Maybe the alarm clock thing aka Jonas Gray? BB don't play that type of stuff.

just fooling around w press Id guess . interesting

hm . maybe not



if indeed held out . this Ealy (and edge) thing is starting to sound worrisome (relatively speaking of course) ..

 

[doesntmatter1]

Amendola has an edge in blocking that you can't see without pads. Amendola is the best blocking wr I have EVER seen in a pats uniform. It can come in handy more than ever now that we have someone like Cooks that could could go all the way if he gets a good block on a bubble screen/reverse etc or he could be the key block to spring Gilislee.

I have always been on the fence with him. He doesn't get much separation at all but he wins the majority of 50/50 contested balls thrown his way. He is so much like HInes Ward with added st ability. I think he sticks one more year.

 

[BobDigital]

Ironically, if he keeps showing up it will most probably mean that he will be too hard to move to the practice squad and will be claimed by another team. No space for young WRs on the roster unless there is an injury.

It is not impossible but unlikely. It would take a great deal for me to let Amendola go. He is just too dependable. If you keep Carr over Amendola it is possible he will be called upon to make a key catch in a playoff game if injuries happen.

I am 100% comfortable having Amendola do that. Carr at this point I have no reason to be comfortable. He would need to show so much upside that the question becomes irrelevant and he hasn't shown that yet. Maybe he will but not yet.

 

[RelocatedPatFan]

goat cheer #2

You know a 39 year old Tom Brady would have been much faster.

Though a 30 year old Tom Brady would have been slower

 

[zydecochris]

I thought BB drafted Intelligent players seems like Cyrus the virus is more Brawn than Brains.

Sometimes, believe it or not, it's a good sign when young guys start getting chippy.

Toughness and playing with a chip on his shoulder has always been part of the Cyrus Jones package all the way back to college at Alabama. I actually think that is why BB drafted him was to bring toughness to the secondary (he is a great run stopper and tackler) and the kicking game (where he was absolutely fearless in college).

Of course he struggled last year in the kicking game (and it obviously got in his head), and he has some real competition in the secondary this year, so it remains to be seen if he reaches his potential here or not. I still have hopes.

 

[AtomicDawg]

Few leftover gems from McD.

 

[long distance]

Amendola has an edge in blocking that you can't see without pads. Amendola is the best blocking wr I have EVER seen in a pats uniform. It can come in handy more than ever now that we have someone like Cooks that could could go all the way if he gets a good block on a bubble screen/reverse etc or he could be the key block to spring Gilislee.

I have always been on the fence with him. He doesn't get much separation at all but he wins the majority of 50/50 contested balls thrown his way. He is so much like HInes Ward with added st ability. I think he sticks one more year.

great take . since one thing that stood out negatively to me watching Carr's tape was his poor blocking. he looks like he lifted some weight recently compared to last yr but he has to toughen up & seriously improve blocking attitude and technique if he wants to see the field here..

 

[Jackson 2]

Is it possible Ealy failed his conditioning run as the reason why he wasn't at practice yesterday?

It was roundly reported here and elsewhere that he passed away in early July. Anyone not present on Day 1 is presumed dead. Only the details are undetermined.

 

[AtomicDawg]

More.

 

[BobDigital]

Now THIS is what I wanted to see from Gilmore. I am loving this. If he can give Brady/Cooks a hard time he can stick with pretty much any QB/WR combo. If Gilmore comes here and plays up to his contract.... Well that is it. Game over NFL.

 

[50-yard-line]

If Carr looks like he could be another Edelman, and you are only keeping 5 WRs, tell me what do you do?

Whack him in the knee and tell him to come back next year.

 

[Clonamery]

Few leftover gems from McD.

Bulkhead. Autocorrect?

 

[long distance]

last thing D Jones wanted to show..

 

[brdmaverick]

Does anyone know if they have a separate autograph section by the pro shop this year or are they just doing them by the field?

 

[AtomicDawg]

Tomorrow is about to be, as the kids say, "lit".

 

[AtomicDawg]