You may have read the big boys versions of what happened at the past two days at Patriots Camp. Well here are some points from someone who is sitting out in the crowd with the rest of you.
Notes from in stadium practice following the Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony:
- Josh Boyce working on kickoff returns
- There might be a fight over who gets to wear number 28 for the team this year: On Tom Brady's first two plays from scrimmage against the defense, the two men wearing 28 were highly involved. The first play was a 20 yard completion down the right sideline to running back James White. The second play was then broken up by the other #28 rookie Darryl Roberts.
- Jimmy Garoppolo's play from scrimmage would have resulted in a sack in an actual game. His next play was an incomplete pass in the middle of the field. Third time was a charm for Jimmy as he connected on a deep ball to Josh Boyce. Play four went to rookie wide receiver Chris Harper (remember that name).
- During short yardage plays the first one was a short pass to LeGarrette Blount.
- When the defense was focused on stopping the run, Patrick Chung was used as the running back.
- Back for kickoff returns were: Danny Amendola, Travaris Cadet, James Develin and Robert McClain. During the drills Develin did a great job fielding a squib kick.
- James White was catching a significant number of passes. Seeing this, most fans are dubbing him the next Shane Vereen.
- Back to the fight for #28: During punting practice Darryl Roberts was doing a great job getting downfield on coverage. Meanwhile James White was fielding punts.
- Rookie DB Jimmy Jean made his way into my notes by breaking up a pass.
- Aaron Dobson appears to be Garoppolo's favorite target so far.
- Josh Boyce snagged a nice 40yarder out of the air sent by Jimmy.
- Cadet turned a quick pass into a big play.
- Fielding punts at the end of practice were Amendola, Chung and Harper.
Notes from Thurday- (sorry not too much as I was hanging out with some friends and spend the first hour standing pretty far away from the action):
- Once again I found myself see who is wearing #14. The rookie wide receiver Chris Harper has caught my eye at every practice I've attended. While he has looked good enough as a receiver to make the team, seeing him being used as a punt returner makes it even more likely that he will be around in the fall. (and no David, I'm not just saying that because you got his autograph)
- Rookie DB Darryl Roberts had another terrific break up of a deep pass.
- The two times the field goal unit took to the main field was wildly entertaining. Stephen Gostkowski sailed a short kick through the uprights and into a Trader Joes bag that a fan was holding out for him to kick into. Later my friend Brian got into the action as a successful kick ended up in his hands. Not bad for having your phone in your other hand.
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