The pads came on for the first time Monday, but it was a much, much different day than many expected. Here’s everything we saw from what turned out to be a bit of an odd day for the Pats… -A much smaller crowd today. Still a pretty good size, but I wonder if the whole Monday thing just kept some people way that are able to attend various days late…
Thoguhts from Don Brown after Day 3 of UMass practice
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“Pop” Douglas is popping at Patriots Training Camp
Rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas has been one of the early stars of Patriots training camp. The diminutive sixth round draft choice out of Liberty has caught people’s attention through four camp practices and has made the most of his opportunities thus far. “Pop” as he is called has impressed both as a receiver and as a return man. The humble Douglas is just trying to soak it all in….
Sights and sounds from Patriots training camp – Day 4
After a day off on Saturday, the Patriots officially wrapped up their first week of training camp with a Sunday afternoon practice. Thousands of fans packed the stands and the ramps high above the practice fields at Gillette Stadium on what was truly a stunning, September-ish day. Saw people tailgating in the parking lot before which was awesome. -The offense got out of the red zone today and did a…
Keion White is the perfect fit for the Patriots. In more ways than one.
When you meet Keion White in person, the first you notice about him is his size. He is a big man. He also has a serious demeanor and a face that could serve as the model for a bust in the Peo Football Hall of Fame. Maybe someday, White will end up there. For now White is just focused on his first training camp and getting acclimated to playing in…
Patriots Camp Preview: Tight Ends
Bill Belichick has always wanted to play in 12 personnel (2TE’s, 2WR’s, 1 RB) Going back to his days with the Giants and the Browns, Belichick sees the value in the personnel grouping. He knows from a defensive standpoint, it is tough to match up against. Throughout his tenure in New England, Belichick has tried to upgrade the position so that the Patriots can play in 12 personnel as much…
Christmas in July for UMass fans as Minutemen open training camp
Image courtesy of UMass Athletics/Thom Kendall Santa Claus wasn’t in Amherst on a scorching Friday morning, but Don Brown was. Same thing, right? The Minutemen officially opened their 2023 training camp with a 10 A.M. practice. A few weeks ago when Coach Brown joined us on the New England Football Show, his excitement for what’s being built radiated through his computer screen. Now, the guys finally get to take another…
Sights and sounds from Patriots training camp – Day 3
The Pats went two hours in the scorching heat on Friday afternoon during Day 3 of training camp. While the offense is very vanilla so far (as Mike Gesicki talked about after practice), so there’s definitely still some questions. But, as I’ve said the past few days, it’s night and day compared to last year just in terms of a professional looking practice. Here’s everything I saw and heard from…