Look, the annual Blue-White scrimmage on Day 12 of Patriots training camp was a highlight reel, and wide receiver DeMario Douglas absolutely delivered the play of the day. He and DeVito outright stole the show, making it clear Douglas is a player who keeps popping up in the best way possible.
Scrimmage Stars Emerge as Maye Battles Back
The scrimmage was a spirited affair, with Mike Vrabel setting some clear stipulations for the action. Beyond Douglas making incredible plays, undrafted rookie running back Myles Montgomery left everyone shocked with his performance, coming out of nowhere to grab headlines. Quarterback Drake Maye had a bit of a slow start, but he rallied with a solid bounce-back later in the scrimmage. The pass rush also had its best day of camp, and Jacas continues to stand out as a force on defense. Even Craig Woodson was one of the seven players identified for their strong showing in the full-team drills, which included red zone and 2-minute scenarios. After the scrimmage wrapped up on Friday, the team is getting a much-needed two-day break this weekend.
Roster Moves, Injuries, and Vrabel’s Big Question
Off the field, the Patriots made some roster adjustments, signing safety Eric Butler while releasing defensive tackle David Blay Jr. On the injury front, Mike Vrabel gave updates on Carlton Davis III and Brenden Schooler. Davis is expected to be out at least another week, and Schooler’s “unique role” means they are taking a cautious approach with his return. Vrabel also hinted at a potential celebration for the 2001 Patriots team, which is cool. There’s also some chatter around the coaching staff about whether Vrabel would actually keep seven wide receivers on the roster this season. And it’s clear the faith the team has in Khalil Jacobs is already paying dividends. Christian Gonzalez is out here keeping score of who’s getting paid from his draft class, which is a unique way to keep track of things. We even heard from A.J. Brown, who says the Patriots are ready to hit someone else after tempers flared in camp, you gotta love that intensity!
It’s shaping up to be an interesting early season for the AFC East. Win total predictions have the Patriots sitting with the “haves” alongside the Bills, leaving the Dolphins and Jets as the “have-nots.” This team has a Colts joint practice on the horizon, which will be a great test. Plus, the Hall of Fame board could vote on rule changes soon, though the omission of Belichick from discussion already makes the whole process look bad.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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