Mike Dussault reports today the Patriots and Commanders will face off in a competitive joint practice, giving fans a rare close-up look and teams get valuable reps against unfamiliar opponents.
Mike Dussault explains how veteran receiver Mack Hollins’ return to the playing field was boosted by offseason study groups with his teammates.
Evan Lazar spotlights how 3rd-year receivers Kayshon Boutte and DeMario Douglas are among the standouts for the offense and ‘getting to the next level’.
Training Camp-Cast:Walkthrough Tuesday, joint practice preview, Positions to watch, Full Day 11 recap. (10 min. video)
Patriots Unfiltered: Latest observations and updates from camp, Joint practice preview. (2 hours)
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Mark Daniels notes the defense feels ready to test themselves vs. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels. “Any time you get a playoff team to come in against you, we’ll play them to see how we measure up. It’s a great opportunity,” Jabrill Peppers said. “We’re going to be focused. They’re going to be focused. It’s going to be a good time.”
Mark Daniels shares 7 takeaways from Day 11: Tuesday walkthrough with no competitive drills. Offense: Team ran through different situations including the 2-minute drill. O-line notes; Joshua Farmer moving up the depth chart; More!
Karen Guregian wonders how much rope is Mike Vrabel willing to give Rhamondre Stevenson.
Chris Mason mentions how Mike Vrabel ‘let it loose’ to get his players laughing, ‘I was like Johnny Carson.’
Sara Marshall talks about how Mike Vrabel is rescuing WR Kayshon Boutte, a draft pick Bill Belichick almost gave up on.
Khari A. Thompson notes Keion White has absolutely no intentions of taking it easy on rookie Will Campbell. “The best way to learn how to not get ran through your face is by getting ran through your face.”
Mark Daniels finds veteran receiver Mack Hollins up to speed in return. Monday, Hollins received more work, lining up with Drake Maye’s starting offense.
Alex Barth notes that for the second year in a row, New England has a kicker competition going on in training camp. This year, the battle could come down to the wire.
Mark Daniels points out how rookie TreVeyon Henderson looks like a new weapon in Josh McDaniels’ offense.
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