Nice little throw by Mac, but pretty sure he's taking a sack on that play.Enjoyed this throw from Mac
View: https://twitter.com/coupe_pat/status/1422943048393101322
Mac's INT in this practices was a bobble by Jonu Smith
View: https://twitter.com/_AndrewCallahan/status/1422943652255608842
Harry continuing to show signs of life
View: https://twitter.com/ezlazar/status/1422944710214225922
Yeah, let's talk about how #96 got around the edge pretty easily there. Who is that?Nice little throw by Mac, but pretty sure he's taking a sack on that play.
Think thats Tashawn Bower, whos very not good...Yeah, let's talk about how #96 got around the edge pretty easily there. Who is that?
Though Jones did step up, feeling the pressure. But I think if it was a real game, #96 wouldn't have slowed up and instead would have had a pretty good run on the QB.
Oh. Then who's "blocking" him?Think thats Tashawn Bower, whos very not good...
Late to this party but:Bill Bill.
Fill Fill.
Bill sees Holes.
Bill Fills Holes.
See Bill Fill Holes.
Can't Can
Cam Can't
Mac Can
See Bill Can Cam
Can't get Stops.
Bill Shops For More Stops.
Pats O is a Bore
New Pats, Can Score
Pats in Hats.
New Pats in New Hats.
I don't know. The media folks thought he looked pretty good, and Fears had very good things to say about Stevenson during the June mini-camp. So maybe Fears is playing the psy-ops game to keep him extra motivated. I like the fact that Fears isn't publicly tipping his hand here, even if he had better things to say about Taylor last year.Not exactly a glowing review of Stevenson from Ivan Fears.
View: https://twitter.com/ZackCoxNESN/status/1422997786904125442
He may be looking good in practice on things that are easy to see like running the ball, but there's a lot more to it than that. He may not be doing the little things off the field that a pro should be doing. Maybe he's late to meetings or not putting a lot of effort into learning or executing the protections. We all hear about consistency within the Patriots program and it could be that they are frustrated with his effort level from day to day. It could be a number of factors at work.I don't know. The media folks thought he looked pretty good, and Fears had very good things to say about Stevenson during the June mini-camp. So maybe Fears is playing the psy-ops game to keep him extra motivated. I like the fact that Fears isn't publicly tipping his hand here, even if he had better things to say about Taylor last year.
That was my first thought too - the Fears equivalent of 'let's not put him in Canton yet.' But it does make me wonder if Stevenson has a behind-the-scenes issueThat sounds to me like Ivan trying to keep Stevenson on the straight and narrow, humbled, focused on his game, stacking plays, etc... I don't recall too many times that any of this regime's coaching staff members smack down a guy like "he needs to improve everything BECAUSE HE ALL AROUND SUCKS." I'm sure Stevenson has much to learn and I'm betting Fears is just keeping him on the path.
If he did have a behind the scenes issue, I don't think Belickick and his staff would want to hint at that to the public. This comment struck me as similar to Bill Parcells' answer to a question about Chris Slade: "''A ball in high grass. Know what that is? Lost." N o cause for alarm, IMO.That was my first thought too - the Fears equivalent of 'let's not put him in Canton yet.' But it does make me wonder if Stevenson has a behind-the-scenes issue
If that isn't midseason form, I don't know what is.
It seems like some guys do make notable improvements (Tom Brady) while others do not (Brian Hoyer).Sorry if its been commented on already but the Major gripe with Mac was arm strength (and "athleticism" which seems a bit overblown). Isnt that something that can improve dramatically in 1 or 2 years of an NFL conditioning program?
Sure, and that's also the key knock that made teams pass on Tom Brady and Joe Montana, so he's got that going for him.Sorry if its been commented on already but the Major gripe with Mac was arm strength (and "athleticism" which seems a bit overblown). Isnt that something that can improve dramatically in 1 or 2 years of an NFL conditioning program?
Let's not go putting him in Canton yet.If that isn't midseason form, I don't know what is.
I know this was a post about Mac but it seems at this early stage like Wilkerson is making this team. Every Pats beat reporter has talked about how he’s flashing on a daily basis. His RAS coming out of college was crazy high, like 9.5 or something, so he’s much more athletic than anyone else in the WR room. He’s saying all the right things too, mentioned that he’d like to play on every ST unit, which should only help his case getting on the roster.Mac having a much better practice with pads today
View: https://twitter.com/ByChrisMason/status/1423304630977667074
View: https://twitter.com/ezlazar/status/1423304393982627844
Liked this throw
View: https://twitter.com/RTRnews/status/1423297098057912324
I kind of feel that way about like half of the training camp throws that we have been seeing.Nice little throw by Mac, but pretty sure he's taking a sack on that play.
Least he didn’t cite HIPAA
View: https://twitter.com/ezlazar/status/1423326452364283910
And before anybody gets too excited
View: https://twitter.com/ZackCoxNESN/status/1423326678844125184
https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2021/08/mac-jones-picking-up-patriots-offense-quickly-and-its-showing-on-the-practice-field.htmlRoughly 10 weeks removed from his first open OTA session, it’s easy to see how much more comfortable Mac Jones has grown in the Patriots offense.
The rookie opened the spring tentatively — as one would expect — checking down often and hesitating to push the ball downfield. It was clear he didn’t have a firm grasp on the playbook just yet.
Fast forward to Thursday’s second padded practice of training camp, and Jones was commanding things on an entirely different level. He was given the majority of reps in competitive 11-on-11 periods and pushed the ball all over the field. He took command of protections pre-snap, identified blitzing linebackers, and got the ball out in a timely fashion. The growth was obvious.
That hat tho.Least he didn’t cite HIPAA
View: https://twitter.com/ezlazar/status/1423326452364283910
And before anybody gets too excited
View: https://twitter.com/ZackCoxNESN/status/1423326678844125184
Weren’t there pictures of Cam wearing a mask at practice when camp opened? That would imply that he is not vaccinated.Bill probably gave the entire team orders to not answer the question. I haven’t followed daily, but I don’t recall any Patriot player confirming either way since camp opened.
Or it’s 2 no’s at the most important position.
I listen to Barth and Lazar's podcast, but I don't know much about Barth. Does he know what he's talking about? Sometimes he comes across as EEI caller. Maybe not the worst EEI caller, but not the best either.98.5 has a daily podcast with Alex Barth that is pretty good.
The only two reporters I trust to play it down the middle are Barth and Lazar. Everyone else is clickbait.Lazar is pretty balanced too. Here are his observations from today's padded practice:
https://www.clnsmedia.com/lazars-notebook-patriots-rookie-qb-mac-jones-is-closing-the-gap-at-pats-camp/
I think he knows what he’s talking about. I’ve enjoyed the podcast.I listen to Barth and Lazar's podcast, but I don't know much about Barth. Does he know what he's talking about? Sometimes he comes across as EEI caller. Maybe not the worst EEI caller, but not the best either.
I know what you mean. Every now and then Barth can get a touch hot takey. I still think he is solid and more or less “gets it” when it comes to the NFL, though he clearly doesn’t know the X’s and O’s as well as Lazar. Which is fine. Not every piece of commentary and analysis needs to be a deep dive into the all-22.I listen to Barth and Lazar's podcast, but I don't know much about Barth. Does he know what he's talking about? Sometimes he comes across as EEI caller. Maybe not the worst EEI caller, but not the best either.
I can see someone saying Barth sounds like weei caller, it comes down to Lazar. He's the best patriots follow besides ReissI think he knows what he’s talking about. I’ve enjoyed the podcast.
You're not wrong, but Daniels is actually making a joke there. These aren't competitive reps. Hence the last line in parentheses.View: https://twitter.com/MarkDanielsPJ/status/1423780370600824834?s=20
Can’t wait to what they do with Smith once they get into the season. I expect him to line up all over the field.
Let us have this.You're not wrong, but Daniels is actually making a joke there. These aren't competitive reps. Hence the last line in parentheses.
Yep, it's certainly looking that way. I just really want to see some fun, creative usages.View: https://twitter.com/MarkDanielsPJ/status/1423780370600824834?s=20
Can’t wait to what they do with Smith once they get into the season. I expect him to line up all over the field.
Sooooooooooo closeThat would be about as likely as an undrafted kicker out of North Dakota State unseating a long time coaching favorite.