2009 Training Camp Preview: Quarterbacks

Overview
One thing’s for sure, there won’t be a battle for the starting quarterback job this training camp, as a hopefully healthy Tom Brady will be back in pads for the first time in nearly a year.  But just because Brady is the starter doesn’t mean there won’t be competition and other storylines at the position.
Projected [...]

Training Camp Position Battles: Vol. 2

Back-up/2nd String Quarterback
Not too much has changed in this battle.  Cassel really struggled in the preseason opener.  Gutierrez looked okay.  Cassel looked decent in practice, Gutierrez looked okay in practice.  So far, it’s been really hard to say who has the upper hand.  Right now, if I had to place a bet, I would say that [...]

Preseason Game 1: The Aftermath

With the Patriots 16-15 preseason loss to the Ravens in the books, its time to take a look back at the impact of the game.  While there were some things that can be said, keep in mind that it is only the preseason, in fact just the first game, so there are still going to [...]

Advancing Through the Paces: Rookies

Just days into training camp, the Patriots already seem to be coming together.  Well, a little bit.
After a sluggish beginning to training camp, which can be expected, the Patriots really picked up the intensity days two through five.  The team started with individual drills and fundamentals, and has now moved onto full team and situational [...]

Training Camp Position Battles: Vol. 1

With training camp opening today, I thought I’d give a quick preview of the major position battles that should take place.  I’ll do about one per week, starting with this general overview:
Back-up/2nd String  Quarterback:
Kevin O’Connell is a virtual lock to be the third quarterback.  However, there will be a battle for second quarterback between Matt [...]

Patriots Notes 7/24: Mayo Signs Deal, Roster Finalized, PUP

With training camp beginning at 8:45 this morning, the Patriots have agreed to a contract with rookie inside linebacker Jerod Mayo, according to a league source.  Although Mayo will miss the first practice, it is really fortunate that the Patriots could avoid a holdout with the 10th overall pick.  Mayo was the last Patriots draft [...]

Training Camp Preview: Tight Ends

Heading into 2008, tight end looks to be one of the most questionable positions on the Patriots’ roster.  The Patriots have a lot of skill at the position, but don’t have a big blocker and there are lots of durability questions that could be a problem as well.  A player-by-player look:
Ben Watson
Ben Watson is number [...]

Training Camp Preview: Quarterbacks

With training camp set to begin July 24th, I will begin my training camp preview series.  In each segment I will analyze the position, and each player at it.
Tom Brady
Do I really need to say anything about Brady?  Laser, rocket arm.  Terrific pocket awareness.  Great lockerroom leadership.  Clutch player.  In fact, I don’t have to [...]

Newcomer Passing Camp Day 1 Wrap

It wasn’t the most eventful or exciting day of mini-camp, but it was certainly a chance for some of the new guys to get their chance.
The biggest story of the day was the presence of tight end David Thomas.  Thomas is going into his third season in 2008, after making only catch in 2007, a [...]

The Preseason Isn't All That Bad

The Patriots will open up their 2007 preseason against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers tonight at 7:30 in Tampa.  After a busy and crazy offseason, football is already here, and I’m excited.  But before the regular season, is of course, the preseason.  I personally really enjoy the preseason, because as I passionate fan, it is my [...]