some interesting bits from Blogservations:
Blogservations Day 7: Brady & Co. take it easy
--The top line working during the opportunity reps consisted of
LaAdrian Waddle, Ted Karras, Cole Croston, Jamil Douglas and Cameron Fleming. Waddle actually filled in for Solder in some team reps early in practice, while Karras continues to work at both guard and center.
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Matt Lengel had a tough day. The veteran tight end had a couple real ugly drops, including one early throw from Brady as the tight ends worked on beating coverage on short throws. Special teams coach Bubba Ventrone served as the linebacker/safety in coverage for the tight ends in the drill.
--It’s worth nothing that
Ebner and
Richards have had a lot of reps in camp as the deep, single-high safety in various groupings. That’s in part due to Harmon’s absence, but is notable because it would seem to be a bit counter to the players’ builds and perceived styles of play.
--During kickoff coverage work the first unit of cover men included, from left to right,
Eric Rowe, Burkhead,
Jonathan Freeny,
Shea McClellin,
Nate Ebner,
Stephen Gostkowski,
Jordan Richards,
Jonathan Jones,
Geneo Grissom,
Brandon King and
Justin Coleman. The next group consisted of Thomas,
Damarius Travis,
Harvey Langi,
Jason Thompson, Van Noy, Gostkowski, Bates,
Kenny Moore II,
Derek Rivers, Roberts and
D.J. Killings.
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--Noteworthy that offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels went to the lower practice field with Brady and the rest. As such, wide receivers coach Chad O’Shea remained on the practice field wearing a headset and appeared to call the offensive plays. In the past, that fill-in role had gone to former tight ends coach Brian Daboll. On defense, Matt Patricia remained on the regular practice field wearing a headset and calling the plays.
--Former Patriots Sebastian Vollmer and Markus Kuhn watched the practice. The duo will be doing color commentary and play-by-play, respectively, in German of New England preseason games to be streamed back to Germany.
