Me, Shep, and Mark didn't get to practice our tailgating skills at Day 2 of Pats training camp at Gillette yesterday. Mr. Kraft wouldn't allow that. But we did get to watch Brady and co. (sans pads) go through a "workout" and run some drills.
I am ready for the season. Belichick looked ready too.
Impressions from an afternoon at training camp...
- Chandler Jones is bigger than I thought. As is Ryan Mallette. Gronk is bigger than everyone. And he showed no ill effects from his surgery.
- Deion Branch is not going to retire because he's still having way too much fun. Brady throws the ball differently to Welker and Branch than the rest of the receivers. It's a comfort-level thing.
- My friend Shep can go over the top of the defender to grab a free T-shirt thrown into the crowd like nobody's business. The guy in front of us said "If I were just an inch taller..." It wouldn't have helped.
- The players have to love the new CBA restrictions on practice rules. Not too demanding.
- Young running backs Vereen and Ridley both looked quick.
- The Pats roster sheet that was given out at the gate is now my constant companion.
- New TE Vinsanthe Shianco is not a big beefy tight end. He's more the Tony Gonzalez type.
- Vince Wilfork's shorts are so big they come down almost to his ankles. And he doesn't like to take part in the running drills.
It's always nice to visit Gillette for football instead of a movie or dinner. The next time I'm there will be in about two weeks for the preseason opener against Drew Brees and the Saints. Preseason football in 80 degree weather. One of my favorite things.
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