PATRIOTS NEWS ***THE OFFICIAL 2014 New England Patriots training camp thread***

[DaBruinz]

In the Snapshots section from ESPN, it looks like Garoppolo was coming over the top with his delivery.. This will be good since one of the "knocks" was that he had more of a 3/4 delivery that could have issues of getting knocked down.. Hope that is the case.

 

[DaBruinz]

DaBruinz. unfortunately for Mallet, football isn't 7 on 7. Mallet stinks, and he'll be cut soon.

Unfortunately for you, you are talking out your rear end... 7 on 7 drills are just as important as 11 on 11. You have no idea whether the receivers were in the right place or if it was truly Mallet's fault.
Do yourself and everyone else a favor and go buy some perspective since it is the 1st day of camp.

The name Zach Sudfeld ring any bells for you?

BTW, I think it's hilarious that you "DISLIKE" a post that had facts in it that detract from your opinion..

 

[varjao]

Doug Kyed ?@DougKyedNESN 35s
Brady went 12/16 in 11s...

After so many physics exercises I did in college I read this and thought "ow, 16 throws in 11 seconds, I knew Brady has a quick release but that's as fast as it gets".

 

[Bombdog]

Did anybody notice how Justin Jones did today. I like this kid think he has a chance to make it.

 

[Joker]

Padded practice is the REAL start of camp.

Reading anything into what went on today is futile.It's all about getting into the rhythm of camp, familiarizing, play repetitions and techniques.

I am of the opinion that the team versus team practices and the first 2 preseason games will provide plenty of evaluation fodder for the stat starved.

 

[Sicilian]

Did anybody notice how Justin Jones did today. I like this kid think he has a chance to make it.

Read a note somewhere that he had a nice shimmy move to beat Anderson for a TD catch, but that it was really the only play of his that popped today. Still, better to only be seen with one positive than seen multiple times for negatives.

 

[PatsFan37]

Read a note somewhere that he had a nice shimmy move to beat Anderson for a TD catch, but that it was really the only play of his that popped today. Still, better to only be seen with one positive than seen multiple times for negatives.

From the globe

"Tight end Justin Jones showed some nice shimmy to break free from the coverage of linebacker James Anderson in the end zone, making a grab for a touchdown in 7-on-7 work. This was the first time Jones made a play that popped off the field."​

On a related note in the same article:

"The Patriots spent a lot of time in offensive formations that included three wide receivers. In the past, the two-tight end offense has been the preference, but the precedent could be changing in New England with an abundance of wide receivers that have different skill sets."​

 

[JackBauer]

Sweet ninja move, BradyFTW!

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

If they were inclined to go with 2QBs, I think they would have traded Mallett. By keeping him, I think they're signaling that they're not comfortable with a rookie backup QB and are going to carry three this year. Although who knows, it's possibly that Garoppolo will be so good in camp that Belichick will feel that Mallett doesn't warrant a roster spot.

At the moment, this is my list:

QB (3) Brady, Mallett, Garoppolo
RB (4) Ridley, Vereen, White, Houston
WR (6) Edelman, Amendola, Dobson, Thompkins, Boyce, LaFell
TE (3) Gronkowski, Hoomanawanui, Jones
C (2) Wendell, Stork
G (3) Mankins, Kline, Halapio
T (4) Solder, Vollmer, Cannon, Fleming
DE (4) Jones, Ninkovich, Buchanan, Smith
DT (5) Wilfork, Kelly, Easley, Jones, Siliga
ILB(3) Mayo, Hightower, Beauharnais
OLB(3) Collins, Anderson, Davis
CB (5) Revis, Browner, Dennard, Ryan, Arrington
SS (2) Harmon, Wilson
FS (2) McCourty, Thomas
ST (4) Gostkowski, Allen, Aiken, Slater

Total players: 53
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I forgot to add Lafell to my roster! oops.

 

[Sicilian]

From the globe

"Tight end Justin Jones showed some nice shimmy to break free from the coverage of linebacker James Anderson in the end zone, making a grab for a touchdown in 7-on-7 work. This was the first time Jones made a play that popped off the field."​

On a related note in the same article:

"The Patriots spent a lot of time in offensive formations that included three wide receivers. In the past, the two-tight end offense has been the preference, but the precedent could be changing in New England with an abundance of wide receivers that have different skill sets."​

That's the one I saw, thanks for providing the link!

 

[Bombdog]

Thanks for the update Sicilian. Jones could be a terror in the Red Zone against smaller DB'S

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

Here's my new one...

QB (2) Brady, Garoppolo
RB (5) Ridley, Vereen, White, Finch, Develin
WR (7) Edelman, Amendola, Dobson, Boyce, Thompkins, LaFell, Slater
TE (3) Gronkowski, Hoomanawanui, Jones
C (2) Stork, Cave
G (3) Mankins, Connolly, Halapio
T (4) Solder, Vollmer, Cannon, Fleming
DE (4) Jones, Ninkovich, Smith, Moore
DT (4) Wilfork, Kelly, Easley, Siliga
ILB(3) Mayo, Hightower, Beauharnais
OLB(3) Collins, Anderson, Gordon
CB (5) Revis, Browner, Dennard, Arrington, Swanson
SS (3) Harmon, Ryan, Ebner
FS (2) McCourty, Thomas
ST (3) Gostkowski, Allen, Aiken

Total players: 53
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[Kontradiction]

Thanks for the update Sicilian. Jones could be a terror in the Red Zone against smaller DB'S

That's where I'm hoping he makes even the smallest impact. Guys his size have to be accounted for down there. He's simply too slow to make much of an impact elsewhere on offense but he should see some snaps in the red zone if he even makes the roster.

 

[Deus Irae]

To me, the biggest news of the day is that Mayo's in the middle.

 

[DarrylS]

Has Mrs. B retired?? Miss her posts...

 

[BradyFTW!]

Sweet ninja move, BradyFTW!

Hahaha yup, left that post up for about 20 seconds before I thought "... why am I doing this? What could this possibly accomplish?

 

[JackBauer]

Hahaha yup, left that post up for about 20 seconds before I thought "... why am I doing this? What could this possibly accomplish?

I kind of want to dislike this post, but I won't

 

[Brit patriot]

Any hope for Joe Vellano, or does he get cut?

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Has Mrs. B retired?? Miss her posts...

Mrs B has stated here that with twitter, etc. and increased coverage that she felt her camp posts were no longer needed.

 

[Kontradiction]

To me, the biggest news of the day is that Mayo's in the middle.

Taken with a grain of salt, I assume.