{"id":37050,"date":"2021-06-02T06:00:07","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T10:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=37050"},"modified":"2021-06-01T23:15:27","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T03:15:27","slug":"daily-patriots-news-and-nfl-notes-5-things-to-know-6-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2021\/06\/02\/daily-patriots-news-and-nfl-notes-5-things-to-know-6-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Patriots News and NFL Notes: 5 Things to Know – 6\/2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some news and notes for this morning:<\/p>\n

1) One of the names on New England’s roster to keep an eye on is 7th round pick Tre Nixon, whose stock appears to be rising heading into training camp.<\/p>\n

Nixon holds the honor of being handpicked by Ernie Adams with the 242nd overall selection in the 7th round this past April, with Bill Belichick pointing out that Adams attended his final draft with the team after it ended.<\/p>\n

The former Central Florida standout is somewhat of a sleeper, with a broken collarbone during his final collegiate season causing his draft stock to drop far enough to allow him to land right in the laps of the Patriots.<\/p>\n

He’s got terrific speed, having put up a 4.44 40-yard dash during UCF’s Pro Day back in April and it’s obvious that he made enough of an impression with Adams to compel Belichick to make the pick.<\/p>\n

The opportunity is certainly there.\u00a0 With Julian Edelman’s retirement and multiple spots up for grabs, he’s got a chance to earn a roster spot if he can take care of business when training camp opens next month.<\/p>\n

This is a group that’s different than past seasons.\u00a0 They’ve got a nice mix of quick and speedy receivers, with Kendrick Bourne, Jakobi Meyers and Nelson Agholor as the names most Patriots fans will expect to be on the field in 2021.<\/p>\n

However, for Nixon to stick, something will probably have to give.<\/p>\n

The potential question might be what the future might hold for N’Keal Harry.\u00a0 As it is, the former first-round pick faces some tough competition in camp and it’s going to be interesting to see if he makes the roster, or if the team decides a change of scenery might be the better move for the former Arizona State standout.\u00a0 We’ve definitely heard countless trade rumors during the offseason, so for one to come into fruition wouldn’t be a surprise if that’s how it plays out.<\/p>\n

As for Nixon, he’s already shown the willingness to put in the work, with Jeff Howe of the Athletic pointing out that Nixon spent 16 hours per day<\/strong><\/a> at Gillette Stadium during the offseason workouts while also spending time with Cam Newton and the other receivers. That’s always been his mindset, often spending an insane amount of time going through workouts with his brother growing up working on getting better.<\/p>\n

His old high school is proud of what he’s accomplished and even retired his number<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 Now, he’s close to realizing his dream for a future Hall of Fame head coach and a chance to be a part of restarting a dynasty.\u00a0 All he has to do is prove he belongs and he certainly appears to have the right mindset.\u00a0 We’ll see next month if he’s up for the challenge.<\/p>\n

2) Edelman revealed an entertaining memory on Chris Long’s “Green Light” podcast, although, it probably wasn’t quite as funny when it happened.<\/p>\n

According to Edelman, a skirmish between he and defensive back Stephon Gilmore in 2017<\/strong><\/a> drew Belichick’s ire during a film session, with the head coach making it clear he wasn’t pleased about it.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I used to like fight in practice,\u201d Edelman said via MassLive.com<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cI got into a fight with (Stephon) Gilmore. He puts it on and he\u2019ll just sit and rewind it like 45 times. With silence!”<\/p>\n

\u201cSo he sits and rewinds it like 45 times and he stands up and says like, \u2018What the f— are we doing! We can\u2019t have this!\u2019 Just going on and just ringing me like, \u2018You know what Edelman? You\u2019re over here thinking you\u2019re a tough guy.\u2019 Just getting on me in front of the team… but I think low-key he loved it.\u201d<\/p>\n

When that fight happened, two were ejected from that session, but it appears that Edelman took some heat for it and the message was obviously delivered.<\/p>\n

However, Edelman and Gilmore seemed to have buried the hatchet as the former Patriots receiver posted some support of Gilmore back in 2019 with a post on Twitter:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/Edelman11\/status\/1156932960597217286<\/p>\n

Good times.<\/p>\n

3) While many fans were hoping to see Rex Burkhead back on the field in 2021, Burkhead ended up signing a contract with the Houston Texans on Monday.<\/p>\n

The veteran back has had to battle his way back from a knee injury he suffered last season<\/strong><\/a> – ironically – against the Texans.\u00a0 He’s posted various updates on his progress<\/strong><\/a> and it sounds like he’s ready to compete for a spot.<\/p>\n

The only challenge he faces is the fact Houston has a stable of backs that already includes sixth other players, including veteran David Johnson who played in 12 games last season with Houston and rushed for 691-yards on 147 carries as well as 6 touchdowns.\u00a0 They also signed Mark Ingram and Phillip Lindsay this offseason.<\/p>\n

But in New England, the backfield was already crowded so the fact that Burkhead moved on is an indication that he knew the chances of making the roster was pretty slim.<\/p>\n

It would be great to see him make it back after yet another significant injury and we’ll definitely keep an eye on his progress when Houston’s camp opens up.<\/p>\n

4) Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher has plenty of respect for Belichick and in his new book,<\/strong><\/a> which is an autobiography written in collaboration with Michael Holley, Cowher left out any mention of Spygate when it comes to the Patriots.<\/p>\n

When asked by The Athletic’s Ed Bouchette, who covered the Steelers for the Post-Gazette going all the way back to 1985, about the Patriots and the whole debacle that is Spygate<\/strong><\/a>, Cowher said he believed it ultimately had no effect on the outcome.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s only cheating if you get caught,\u201d said Cowher<\/strong><\/a>. \u201cLike any player, if you\u2019re going to hold him, don\u2019t get caught. If you get caught you\u2019re wrong, if you don\u2019t you\u2019re right. I always thought we never lost the games to New England because of Spygate. If he got the calls because we didn\u2019t do a very good job of making sure we signaled those in, that\u2019s on us, it\u2019s not on him. Because we\u2019re always looking for competitive edges. I think as any coach whether it\u2019s someone\u2019s stance, someone\u2019s split, someone\u2019s formation (that tips off a play). You\u2019re looking at someone\u2019s eyes, how are they coming out of a huddle? You\u2019re always looking for those little things that give you a competitive edge and that to me is what that was.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also added that the AFC Championship losses had nothing to do with that.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t lose the game because of that,\u201d Cowher said. \u201cWe lost the game because they executed better than we did.\u201d<\/p>\n

One interesting note was how toxic his relationship was with then director of football operations, Tom Donahoe, who was apparently someone that had Cowher on the verge of leaving the team back in 1999.\u00a0 That’s significant from a Patriots standpoint because the Steelers ultimately let Donahoe go in early 2000 and he was among people the Patriots brought in<\/strong><\/a> to possibly work with Dom Capers (who was interviewed for the head coaching vacancy after Pete Carroll was fired) prior to hiring Belichick.<\/p>\n

The two impressed Kraft<\/strong><\/a>, but Belichick was ultimately the guy he wanted and we all know how things turned out.\u00a0 Fortunately, as they say, the rest is history.<\/p>\n

5) Peter King believes that it will be a while before Belichick’s time in New England comes to an end, especially given where they are right now.<\/p>\n

King believes that this likely won’t be Belichick’s last season, writing that<\/strong><\/a> “this probably won’t be his last year, and I doubt that 2022 will be.\u00a0 He’s a young 69.”<\/p>\n

One thing that King believes will make a difference is the fact that the addition of Mac Jones sets New England up for another run.\u00a0 He feels that the focus at the moment is seeing that through and when the time does come, he’ll want to have left them with a team that will compete long after he’s gone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why Mac Jones falling to New England at 15 this year was so important to New England\u2019s long-term future,\u201d King noted. \u201cIt allows Belichick to feel like there\u2019s a good chance the team now has its quarterback for the post-Brady period.\u201d<\/p>\n

Things feel like they’re heading in the right direction, although we’re obviously not close to finding out an answer to how things will ultimately play out.<\/p>\n

Hopefully, we’ll see Belichick add at least one more trophy before he finally feels comfortable enough to call it quits.\u00a0 That would definitely be an unbelievable story, as well as a great way to bookend what’s already been an unbelievable career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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