PATRIOTS TRAINING CAMP PATRIOTS TRAINING CAMP Day 9 Training Camp Thread- Friday August 6th

[50-yard-line]

I'm not worried he's going anywhere - I'm (only somewhat) worried about the lack of impact Henry has had so far, according to many reports. Smith has showed up immediately, and seems to have developed quick chemistry with Cam and Mac, but I keep hearing Henry is often invisible. So, I'd hate to see this overrated and overpaid player not produce as much as, say - LaCosse.

He's considered the #7 TE in the league by ESPN, with Smith #9, for what that's worth. Overrated? Maybe, but BB's loved the kid since before he joined the league, from all reports. Overpaid? Maybe, but the contracts are what they are. Some are value, some not. I guess I just don't get the mindset that stresses over things like contract $$$ (unless they're crippling, which Henry's is not) or draft position. If LaCosse puts it all together and outplays Henry, then...good (unless Henry sucks, which I strongly doubt). It's like Meyers outplaying Harry. Good for Meyers, good for LaCosse, good for the Pats.

If Henry Anderson walks in and outplays Godchaux, I'm not going to lament the "overpay" of Godchaux; I'm going to be happy for the value of Anderson.

The pads have been on for two days, so we know next to nothing yet, but it often depends on who you're reading, I guess...Henry isn't an unknown quantity, nor was he someone being used wrong by the previous team (Vrabel, Van Noy, etc.). BB knew what he was getting.

PatsPulpit (July 29th):

Winners: TE Hunter Henry​

Jonnu Smith spoke about bringing the “Boston TE Party” back to New England on Wednesday, and the team’s new tight ends continue to leave a positive impression. Smith was a bit more quiet on the second practice of camp, but Hunter Henry impressed yet again while appearing to build some early chemistry with Cam Newton in particular.

He finished the session with a pair of touchdowns, as noted above, including one where he made a tough reception over safety Kyle Dugger.

 

[moosekill]

All that means is we should probably find a more generic name for it than "Foxboro flu".

There is a difference between making an otherwise healthy player go on the IR to get extra players on the “roster” which is generally what people are talking about with “Foxboro Flu” and having a young player get an injury and miss all of training camp and maybe be able to come back in October and putting them on the IR, one isn’t allowed and one is smart.

 

[PScottman]

one isn’t allowed and one is smart.

My point being there are some that believe the latter is taking place with the Patriots and I simply ask what evidence is there of that practice and if so why hasn't the league - which really closely monitors it due to both legal (lawsuits) and betting reasons - taken another couple draft picks if so?

 

[Betterthanmost]

Where is day 10 thread? I don't understand why it takes you all so long to make it. Ooff...

 

[Brotherblues]

Curious to see how Mac does in preseason in terms of ypa, ypc and yac for the receivers compared to Cam.

You'd get some small samples and a variety of "hot takes" about every little stat and every single play.

Personally I can't wait.

 

[Uptown]

 

[jdlboot14]

Mcmillian news is sad, but everything about him was a surprise bonus. He doesn't sink or swim our D. It gives Hall another shot to surpass Bentley as a backup. But I could see a lot of 4-2-5 this year anyway.
Judon / Guy / Godchaux / KVN - HT / Uche - Gilmore / DMC / Dugger / Jones / Jackson

 

[DropKickFlutie]

It's silly to hyper focus on practice stats on the QBs.
1. Going against the elite starting secondary is way different than throwing and beating Ja'Juan Williams over and over.
2. Most practice throws haven't been live speed with pads, and throwing against no defense doesn't even matter, it's more for learning and acclimation of not only QBs but a lot of new receivers.
3. I think Mac is the most promising rookie QB in his class but in general it's real bad news if the Pats are starting their rookie QB, if so then raise the white flag and trade all our vets before week7 because starting Mac means this team won't contend this year.

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[RobertWeathers]

You'd get some small samples and a variety of "hot takes" about every little stat and every single play.

Personally I can't wait.

Me too.

 

[Twentytothree]

I'm not worried he's going anywhere - I'm (only somewhat) worried about the lack of impact Henry has had so far, according to many reports. Smith has showed up immediately, and seems to have developed quick chemistry with Cam and Mac, but I keep hearing Henry is often invisible. So, I'd hate to see this overrated and overpaid player not produce as much as, say - LaCosse.

Henry had more receiving yards in his worst year than LaCosse had in his entire career. So luckily for you, chances of having to see this are slim.

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Henry had more receiving yards in his worst year than LaCosse had in his entire career. So luckily for you, chances of having to see this are slim.

A bust 1st round pick was catastrophic for long term success. Actually a multi-year run of terrible drafts is really bad for a team relying on many players long in the tooth

 

[Scotty]

Just my thoughts but Bentley appears to be playing better by having Hightower and Van Noy around. At the moment I would expect Bentley too make the team.

 

[DropKickFlutie]

Just my thoughts but Bentley appears to be playing better by having Hightower and Van Noy around. At the moment I would expect Bentley too make the team.

I think Bentley would have been cut if McMillan was healthy and passed him on the depth chart. Most guys will look better playing next to Hightower, Judon, Van Noy. It's almost an all star LB corp plus a random jag in Bentley.

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[ashley]

Going to lock this as the day 10 thread is now up