Daily news and links for Monday
TEAM TALK
- Paul Perillo’s Day 4 Blogservations: Intensity turns up with a spirited practice. ‘A case in point came on what was likely the play of camp thus far. Maye got immediate pressure that forced him to scramble out of the pocket to his right. DeMario Douglas recognized his quarterback had extended the play and raced downfield past Christian Gonzalez and Kyle Dugger. Maye’s bomb hit Douglas in stride for the would-be touchdown’.
- Evan Lazar offers his first impressions of the O-line early in camp, before the pads are put on.
- Mike Dussault looks at how the defense is building chemistry early in training camp as players new and old converge in an aggressive new scheme.
- Evan Lazar looks at how rookie playmakers Kyle Williams and TreVeyon Henderson are making a strong first impression at camp.
- Mike Dussault hears from rookie offensive linemen Will Campbell and Jared Wilson who discussed their first four training camp practices and preparing for an increase in intensity in the week ahead.
- Alexandra Francisco reports Hunter Henry, Stefon Diggs, and teammates participate as Patriots Foundation donates bikes to local youth in foster care.
- Press Conferences: Will Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson, Lan Larison, Kyle Williams, Jared Wilson, and Andy Borregales. (30 min. video)
- Training Camp-Cast: Mike Dussault, Paul Perillo and Evan Lazar break down everything that stood out in practice on Day 3 (7 min. video) and Day 4 (10 min. video)
- All Access: Training camp kicks off, HC Mike Vrabel & WR DeMario Douglas interviews & More. (19 min. video)
- NFL Network’s Back Together Weekend: Mike Vrabel (6 min. video) and Drake Maye (6 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss shares some quick-hit weekend thoughts: Clarity on the wide receiver competition; First full-padded practice Monday; Drake Maye as a runner; Milton Williams the boxer; Gonzo-Diggs film work; Rookie raves; More!
- Andrew Callahan’s NFL Notes: 7 early takeaways from Patriots training camp. 1. Who is the offense built for?
- Alex Barth explains league rules on padded practices and gives us 5 things to watch for today when the pads come on. 1. Will Campbell’s first real test.
- Mike Reiss gives us the latest training camp intel and updates.
- Phil Perry’s Maye Watch: Patriots offense goes big-game hunting at camp on Day 4.
- Tom E. Curran’s Patriots wideout watch: Pop Douglas steals the show on Day 4 of camp.
- Alex Barth offers one thought on each top Patriots receiver from the start of training camp.
- Doug Kyed resets the Patriots depth chart to see how the roster looks the first week of training camp.
- Doug Kyed takes a look at where the rookies stand in first week of camp: 27 new faces try to make the team.
- Mark Daniels gives us 7 takeaways from Day 4: 1. Robert Spillane looked dominant. 2. Rookies shine.
- Mike D’Abate’s Training Camp Notebook: DeMario Douglas dazzles again; QB snapshot; Play of the day; Observations on offense and defense; More.
- Andrew Callahan recaps Day 4: Drake Maye rips long TDs on roller-coaster day; Pass protection still a concern.
- Alex Barth’s raining camp notebook: Testing the install on Day 4.
- Karen Guregian voices all of our concerns: We’re about to find out if the revamped O-line can protect Drake Maye.
- Doug Kyed repots rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson feel fortunate to have veteran leader Morgan Moses helping them out. Moses, a free-agent addition, has been staying after practice to work with the young O-linemen.
- Andrew Callahan notes pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson spent 30 minutes immediately after practice working with coaches behind the practice fields Friday, hoping to get closer to a breakout season.
- Karen Guregian points out rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson being involved in the passing game. Henderson is explosive and could be a valuable weapon for Drake Maye.
- Ethan Hurwitz spotlights rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson making a huge impression so far, giving him a chance to earn major playing time in his first season.
- Chris Mason notes former Pats CB Jack Jones is back in the AFC East after signing 1-year deal with the Dolphins.
- Ethan Hurwitz highlights OLB Jonathan Casillas explaining his trade to New England and how he ended up on the 2014 Super Bowl team.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Brent Sobleski (Bleacher Report) Sophomore QBs who will improve the most in 2nd season. No. 1. Drake Maye. “…As long as Maye doesn’t revert to Captain Checkdown, while also looking to pass a little longer when he breaks the pocket, he has the potential to enter elite status during the upcoming season.”
- Alex Ballentine (Bleacher Report) Every team’s biggest strength and weakness ahead of preseason. Patriots biggest needs: Edge, WR, LB; Biggest strength: Secondary; Biggest weakness: O-Line. /Click for commentary.
- First Take (ESPN) Jets or Patriots: Who’s the biggest dark horse in AFC East? (1.21 min. video)
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots will “have a conversation” about signing Christian Wilkins.
- Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) Scout’s Notebook: What is the Jaguars’ plan for Travis Hunter? Will the Chiefs be fun again? Tyrann Mathieu = Hall of Famer?
- Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) 2025 NFL training camp takeaways: Commanders’ Terry McLaurin ends holdout; Cowboys, Chargers extend stars.
- Max Chadwick, et al (PFF) 2018 NFL Redraft: Rebuilding the first round based on PFF grades and data. No. 23 Patriots pick T Mike McGlinchey instead of original pick, T Isaiah Wynn