Patriots Camp Day One

[ViperGTS]

@MikeReiss: Tre' Jackson (right) & Shaq Mason (left) get extensive work at guard flanked by center Bryan Stork & tackles Nate Solder/Sebastian Vollmer.

One of those is your new guard. I'm putting my money on Jackson. Beast at FSU when he played alongside Stork.

 

[Ross12]

One of those is your new guard. I'm putting my money on Jackson. Beast at FSU when he played alongside Stork.

 

[TommyD4207]

@BenVolin: Heard that LeGarrette Blount didnt pass the conditioning test yesterday. Had to run 20 sprints of 50 yards under 8 seconds each, only did 12

Gray or Gaffney could pull a BJGE this year.

Antowain Smith could never pass that test either.

 

[1960Pats]

Did I just read a batch of posts about the Red Flops in a Pats Camp Day One thread? What is this world coming to?

On MLB, here's the most telling thing. When star players come here from Japan, they have an immediate impact in all phases of the game, hitting, running, throwing to bases and cutoffs accurately and every other aspect of the game. Within a couple of years those same players start to resemble the clowns here who spend more time on the golf course than working at baseball. And every year they get worse. No thanks.

As for Pats camp, each year I intend to take a trip down and check it out but I never have. Maybe this year I will.

 

[jefmblrd]

Two hour drive.. would have to leave around 6AM. Worth it?

It's definitely worth the trip; I drive up from the Cape multiple times each summer and always enjoy myself. Get there early and get in line, as I'm sure it'll be crowded on a Sunday. You can sit in the bleachers or on the grassy hill. Either way prepare for the sun and the heat. It's free to get in, and there are concessions for sale at stadium prices. I usually grab something to eat in Patriot Place afterwards; Five Guys is near the stadium and a fun place to eat, but if you want something a bit more upscale, Davios is great. I always stop in the Pro Shop as well; you can make a day out of it to be sure. Grab a free roster sheet from the Patriots Football Weekly booth, and you'll be all set. Have fun.

 

[FlyboyPatsFan]

Day 1 is in the books. It was hot and crowded but well worth it. I shot 45 minutes of video. Need to sort through it and will likely post it tomorrow... but here is a taste. Sorry for the wind noise, turn down the volume before playing it...

 

[Dr Pain]

Kraft getting a standing ovation is sickening. The spineless coward should have been boo'd off the field.

Give us actions, not words.

I wish Bob had done more but I believe there might be a section in the owners agreement now where an owner can be forced to sell like Sterling was in the NBA. Bob has done more than any other owner to protect a player since the Ravens owner kept the NFL from seeing elevator tapes.

 

[nabwong]

Remember Blount in the Ravens game? Or in the SB?

Yeah, I don't either.

I believe that's what Belichick calls gameplan.

 

[nabwong]

Day 1 is in the books. It was hot and crowded but well worth it. I shot 45 minutes of video. Need to sort through it and will likely post it tomorrow... but here is a taste. Sorry for the wind noise, turn down the volume before playing it...

False start by Edelman. Don't ban me.

 

[Brettlax3434]

any more news out of day 1?

 

[SacPete1]

Jeff Howe reported that Zach Moore looks like he has packed on significant muscle. I'm curious how he looks in practice for anyone going. Hopefully, they'll have numbers on soon.

 

[Wheelman]

False start by Edelman. Don't ban me.

Haha great catch! Looks like this Brady To bolden to Edelman to Brady never happened. At least in the record books...

 

[sambam94]

Haha great catch! Looks like this Brady To bolden to Edelman to Brady never happened. At least in the record books...

no, but brady to edelman to amendola did

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Sounds like his lungs took a beating this offseason. I wonder how often he visited the states of Colorado and Washington.

Or hung out with Bell

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

I wonder why no one has mentioned Scott Chandler today...

 

[RayClay]

For anyone going today, don't forget to post your thoughts/observations. We always can't trust the media telling us Boyce is on fire, Sudfeld is tearing it up, or Swanson is making plays.

I'll be there Sat. & Sun. Can't wait. Pats are back!

Don't sit on Swanson. I thought he might break through, but Butler is a fluke that only happens once in an era.

 

[RayClay]

Note- It really makes no sense to go to camp practices until they put on the pads. You really can't tell anything about anybody until they do.

Editorial: I think the one of the biggest effects of the last CBA was to set back the quality of the game by over a month due the diminishment of practice time, and the limitations to be coached. I have to laugh when former players whine about TC and how hard it was. It was DEFINITELY hard when I played in the early 70's. It was still pretty hard in the early 2000's.

But now its nothing but a cake walk that barely lasts 5 weeks. Christ, it will be August before a player puts on their shoulder pads and hits someone. Then of course 2 a days have become a thing of the past. When I coached in HS in the 70's and 80's we would have 3 a days for our 1 week TC (2 two hour padded practices and a one hour no pad kicking game practice before breakfast).

Bottom line, this lack of practice and the lack of intensity within the practice is harming the quality of the game. As far as quality goes, its almost like the first 4 games of the regular season are nothing but a continuation of the pre-season. It also pisses me off that players are getting to paid more to do less every year.,....and they STILL whine about it. Listening to them whine, I doubt many would be able to make it through an "old school" NFL TC. And so the old man rant ends.

BTW- one of my biggest concerns about this year's team is that they won't be practicing with any other teams this pre-season. Those practices are invaluable under today's relaxed structure. Practicing with another team can almost double the amount of reps you can get in a given time frame and reduces the risk of injuries over the same time span. Last season we worked with 2 other teams, I wonder why we couldn't hook up with another team this year.

Excellent post ken, I won't even ask a question. Injuries, sloppy play,it's due to the greedy goodell who cares not about the quality of play, or safety of the players.

 

[ashley]

Thanks for everybody that was out there and keeping us posted, great job!!!!!!

 

[RayClay]

@BenVolin: Heard that LeGarrette Blount didnt pass the conditioning test yesterday. Had to run 20 sprints of 50 yards under 8 seconds each, only did 12

Gray or Gaffney could pull a BJGE this year.

I don't think that's a big issue. remember Antowain smith failed every year at 232 lbs. Blount is 250 and has to compete with running backs 40 or more pounds lighter.

 

[RayClay]

Ha ha, I'm surprised at historical context here. Is Blount running under the same ground rules as James White at 250? That's a 45 pound weight difference.