Yes, the offense has looked poor for the majority of training camp, but that’s because we may have severely underestimated this defense heading into training camp. After two weeks, it’s clear the offensive line still needs time to get communication down – David Andrews and Mac Jones said as much earlier this week – but part of the reason it’s looked so bad at times is because the defense is…

College: 10 Takeaways from Merrimack camp
With most of campus still quiet, the music and yelling coming from Duane Stadium on the campus of Merrimack Wednesday morning probably startled those few families walking around on tours or getting their freshman son or daughter adjusted to college life. The football team could be heard from the parking lot at 9:30 as another day of camp got started and the energy remained consistent for 2:40 of practice. The…

Patriots: Body language is everything with a quarterback and Mac’s isn’t good right now
It is well documented that the Patriots offense is struggling right now, particularly the offensive line. It is also well documented that quarterback Mac Jones is frustrated and the reason we know that is his body language. Jones has been more demonstrative in practices thus far this preseason than we saw in his rookie season. Last season he might occasionally throw his arms up after a bad play but it…

Patriots: 3 reasons why the offensive line has struggled thus far in camp
Image courtesy of USA Today It is no secret that the Patriots offensive line has struggled in training camp thus far. It is seemingly the topic of conversation at every practice especially yesterday’s. They struggled mightily. So why are they struggling? Well, there are three reasons. 1. New position coaches in Matt Patricia and Billy Yates: As someone who has coached offensive line, I know how hard it is to…

College: 3 things to watch for as Stonehill kicks off camp
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Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 11 of training camp
Baby steps. After a putrid practice for the offense on Monday, things looked a bit better on Tuesday. The team moved practice from 4 to noon in order to beat any thunderstorms, so the guys got the full dose of heat once again. This was a day where the staff seemed to want to slow things down a bit, coach more and ultimately get the running game going first and…

Patriots: Sights, sounds & thoughts from Day 10 of training camp
Yikes. That’s the only way to describe practice No. 10 on Monday afternoon. There’s been quite a bit of chatter about how poorly the offense has looked, but Monday may have been rock bottom. It was ugly, but let’s get into some sights, sounds and thoughts from the two-hour session… -While Terrance Mitchell wasn’t the first guy out for the in-stadium practice last Friday, he was again on Monday, which…

College: 3 things to watch for as Merrimack kicks off camp
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College: 3 things to watch for as Sacred Heart kicks off camp
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