PATRIOTS NEWS 2026 Training Camp - Week 1

[Family]

More opportunities for Westover.. he's not a FB so maybe with more opportunities to carve out the 3rd TE depth spot behind Henry and Raridon would be a great opportunity for him.

They keep signing JAG tight ends.

TE is very thin.

 

[Wozzy]

They keep signing JAG tight ends.

TE is very thin.

There’s nobody else out there but undrafted guys to kick the tires on.

They probably want to see what they have in Dippre and Raridon before they commit a lot of money to an old broken down guy.

 

[Real fan 02]

They keep signing JAG tight ends.

TE is very thin.

In a perfect world Raridon produces with his opportunities behind henry that alone would make TE much less of a Concern.

 

[Real fan 02]

Banking? Nah, I already said I expect Ponder to become a stud who pushes for a starting role regardless of where Landry is at. I also think Swinson is not to be completely written off.

They brought Dremont Jones in so they’d have another DE to rotate with Milton Williams and provides them a lot of 4/3 versatility. They now have two guys they can move inside on speed packages, but who can play traditional DE roles if they’re thin at OLB.

Jacas will sign his deal and eventually get out there. He was starting this season slowly no matter what coming off injury, so not being there now isn’t really hampering him. He was rehabbing regardless and his position doesn’t change much from college other than the level of competition.

All that being said, I expect Landry by week one. He doesn’t need a lot of practice at his age, he doesn’t need to learn the system… he simply needs to rehab and be ready to play.

Woozy I'll agree there on Ponder because myself I started to take note last season and coach Mike Smith was raving about his development and potential as the season wore on.. Personally I feel even with Jacas on the roster once his situation gets finalized that the starting edges will be Ponder and Jones come week 1 in Seattle. Landry is a Vet already knows the system and there no need to rush him back if he's not fully recovered. The more opportunities for guys like Ponder and Swinson the better.

 

[1960Pats]

Not going to lie, I love the dog adoption day theme stuff.

One of my favorite dog videos can't be shown here, but there are others.

 

[n1997y]

It's seemingly a pure contact Matter now.. not really sure what the impediment is.. I don't see RK haggling over a few pennies from a rook contract that is already itemized by the CBA..

It seems the hang up now must be because it’s become personal for someone. I wonder if Eliot is punishing Jacas’ agent for not rolling over and signing Gonzo yet.

 

[Wozzy]

Woozy I'll agree there on Ponder because myself I started to take note last season and coach Mike Smith was raving about his development and potential as the season wore on.. Personally I feel even with Jacas on the roster once his situation gets finalized that the starting edges will be Ponder and Jones come week 1 in Seattle. Landry is a Vet already knows the system and there no need to rush him back if he's not fully recovered. The more opportunities for guys like Ponder and Swinson the better.

Ponder was already ahead of Jacas on the depth chart regardless of injury, contract or draft position. Jacas starts at the back of the line.

Ponder beat out drafted Swinson along with everyone else for that backup job. Football is a meritocracy, everyone earns everything they get… at least on the good teams.

Get Ponder stronger and smarter this year and you already have a stud starting OLB. He’s a great athlete, small school means nothing… Matt Judon came from a small school.