Training Camp: Joint Practices with Detroit week thread

[Wheelman]

Thanks... very under-the-radar guy. Develin is one of my favorite players, but it does make you giggle a little bit when he splits out wide. Thus if a year or two on the PS results in a way more athletic successor, that would be amazing.

But when you look at all the other fullbacks in the league run blocking you start to appreciate Develin. Probably the best run blocking fullback in the league.

 

[Zuma]

Interesting article by Kyed on Beck.

Seems they have designs for this kid to be a H-back, fullback and part-time TE. Hope he makes the PS.

Andrew Beck Could Add Jolt Of Athleticism To Patriots’ Fullback Position

Coolio...

"Beck, who played tight end and H-back in college at Texas, was moved to fullback in New England. Since he’s playing behind roster anchor James Develin, Beck has become something of a forgotten man this summer. But maybe he shouldn’t be. Fullback is a key component in the Patriots’ offense. Only the San Francisco 49ers used a fullback more than the Patriots last season. Develin actually played more offensive snaps in 2018 (399) than running back Sony Michel (321)."

"It’s a little bit of what I did, kind of schematically, in college,” Beck said. “So, fortunately for me, I’ve got a great guy to learn behind in James Develin. It’s been kind of an easy transition with it being a little bit of what I’ve done in the past and coming in and watching someone like James do it.” Beck didn’t want to get into specifics, but he’s studied fullbacks in the past. It certainly wasn’t a position he was entirely unfamiliar with. “There have been several throughout time on different teams,” Beck said. “I’ll steer clear of names to protect myself, but I’ve grown up watching the game. It’s kind of a position that I’ve idolized because of the physicality the position requires. That appeals to me.”

 

[Lee144]

Beck was a pretty good weapon at UT able to catch the ball well out of the backfield. I don’t think he’s as good of a run blocker as Devlin is but he could grow into that role. Side note: Burkhead is hurt yet again. I would like to see Jeremy Hill back here ASAP.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Coolio...

"Beck, who played tight end and H-back in college at Texas, was moved to fullback in New England. Since he’s playing behind roster anchor James Develin, Beck has become something of a forgotten man this summer. But maybe he shouldn’t be. Fullback is a key component in the Patriots’ offense. Only the San Francisco 49ers used a fullback more than the Patriots last season. Develin actually played more offensive snaps in 2018 (399) than running back Sony Michel (321)."

"It’s a little bit of what I did, kind of schematically, in college,” Beck said. “So, fortunately for me, I’ve got a great guy to learn behind in James Develin. It’s been kind of an easy transition with it being a little bit of what I’ve done in the past and coming in and watching someone like James do it.” Beck didn’t want to get into specifics, but he’s studied fullbacks in the past. It certainly wasn’t a position he was entirely unfamiliar with. “There have been several throughout time on different teams,” Beck said. “I’ll steer clear of names to protect myself, but I’ve grown up watching the game. It’s kind of a position that I’ve idolized because of the physicality the position requires. That appeals to me.”

Might be someone worth paying attention to tomorrow night..

 

[mosey threetupu]

Nice pictures @Zuma .
The picks of the litter.

Is kitty litter safe for a litter of kitty’s?

 

[Huckleberry1]

But when you look at all the other fullbacks in the league run blocking you start to appreciate Develin. Probably the best run blocking fullback in the league.

Teams have been going light defensively to deal with speed and quicks, Belichick wants to run right at them. Devilin in is a perfect fit for protection and next level blocking.

 

[Uptown]

OT:

 

[Uptown]

Slightly OT:

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Slightly OT:

Not surprised & nobody should when Higgins passed him on the depth chart.
AC is one talented dude but unfortunately bs finds him or the other way around.

 

[farn]

Not surprised & nobody should when Higgins passed him on the depth chart.
AC is one talented dude but unfortunately bs finds him or the other way around.

Dorsey is disappointed. Pfft.