Julieann Challacombe reports Special Olympics Massachusetts held its 2nd-annual ‘A Special Day in Waltham’ with Mike Vrabel, in collaboration with local law enforcement to celebrate inclusion in the world of sports.
Highlights:Head coach Mike Vrabel visits Special Olympic athletes in Waltham. (1 min. video)
Jared Koch passes along the report that Will Campbell and the Patriots have agreed to a four-year, $43.66M fully guaranteed rookie contract with a $28.39M signing bonus.
Chris Mason notes Doug Marrone provided a positive update on what he’s seen from Will Campbell so far.
Mark Daniels spotlights how the Patriots could have dangerous running back duo with Rhamondre Stevenson and speedy rookie TreVeyon Henderson. /Me likey!
Karen Guregian highlights Rhamondre Stevenson fondly recalling getting chewed out by Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick as a rookie trying to learn the offense. “So I kind of got it drilled into me.”
Alex Barth discusses how Drake Maye is handling his new pre-snap responsibilities and one of the biggest adjustments to Josh McDaniels’ offense.
Sara Marshall feels Drake Maye’s presence with Josh McDaniels’ playcalling could make the Patriots offense much more lethal in 2025.
Jerry Thornton remembers when everyone was wondering when Drake Maye would pick up Josh McDaniels’ offense, and says it looks like that moment has arrived.
Matthew Schmidt hears from Jabrill Peppers on rookie Craig Woodson:“I like him. Smart. Savvy. He’s done a great job soaking up what the coaches want him to do. Different techniques. College ball is a little different than the league, especially the Pac-12. He’s definitely doing a good job, though.”
Doug Kyed talks about the assistant coaches who are helping to form Josh McDaniels’ offense.
Alex Barth finds the offensive coaches are ‘not concerned’ about Stefon Diggs’ focus.
Khari Thompson relays Tom E. Curran on how Stefon Diggs reportedly looked astoundingly good in his Patriots OTAs debut, “I would be surprised if he wasn’t available at some juncture during training camp.”
Mike Reiss shares five takeaways from ILBs coach Zak Kuhr, who is filling in for defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. 1. No timeline for Williams’ return. 2. Free-agent signing Robert Spillane has been a coach-like presence on the field, with Kuhr making the call to Spillane via headset, and then Spillane taking it from there.
Andrew Callahan helps us get to know interim defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr, who has been guiding the defense in OTAs.
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