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He was asked about the effect the lost practices had on the players. Belichick grinned and said, “They got a long weekend.”

Bill Belichick was also fined $50,000 in addition to losing the two sessions. One of the sessions was on Thursday

Douglas is an intriguing prospect. His explosiveness with the ball in his hands will be an interesting aspect to watch.

“It’s a revenge game for me, man,” Jackson said. “I’m excited to go back and pick Mac Jones off … they should’ve never let me go.” 

“I think he (Gesicki), could end up being the one pass-catcher in their offense that defenses actually have to gameplan for.”

Boutte is one of the more intriguing guys in the Patriots’ draft, I can’t wait to see if he can recapture his high level of play.

“So there’s a bit of different flavor between guys like Zay and some of the bigger, longer guys. And we’ve worked hard to get eyes on these”

“But if somebody comes to him and says, ‘I’ll give you a (first) for Mac.’ I mean, OK, does that mean he’s shopping him? No.”

Harrison is 6’4, 315 pounds and a very good athlete for a big man. He had the 2nd fastest 40-time among OTs

Very few players were capable of as much as Dont’a, who could win from multiple positions with power, athleticism, and his mind.

“He’s (Gesicki) a hard guy to cover,” Belichick said. “Long. He’s a good, crafty route-runner. He’s slick. He can get down the field.

For 13 years,.. Devin is a pillar of professionalism, unselfishness, work ethic, preparation, intelligence, and performance.

“Tackle is always a popular position right behind quarterback and edge rusher. Those guys are at the top of the draft boards,” Groh said.

A potential pick is WR Jordan Addison from USC, who is a dynamic WR with the ball in his hands, and he plays both in the slot and outside.

“Matt’s incredible career is a testament to his preparation and will to succeed,” Bill Belichick said. “We are thrilled he will be playing.”