Areas of intrigue at joint practice

WhoDat!656 · 08-07-2012, 01:38 PM

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd has never practiced against another team during training camp throughout the first nine years of his NFL career, but that is set to change when the Patriots and Saints hit the field together on Tuesday afternoon at Gillette Stadium.

On Monday, the day before his first joint practice as an NFL player, Lloyd expressed enthusiasm about going against opponents other than his own teammates.

"I think it's good to go against another team, guys who aren't familiar with your patterns and alignments and releases," he said. "The competition obviously is fun, it's a fun part of practicing, but to go against another team definitely ramps it up a little bit."

We're not yet sure what pace and tempo the two teams will practice at on Tuesday (Wednesday's joint session will probably be closer to a walkthrough), but there's a solid chance we'll see a number of individual matchups, during both drills and 11-on-11 team work.

Areas of intrigue at joint practice - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

Rugby Saint II · 08-07-2012, 05:04 PM

The corner position intrigues me the most.........our scouts better be looking around in case another corner goes down.

Danno · 08-08-2012, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

The corner position intrigues me the most.........our scouts better be looking around in case another corner goes down.

I think we'll be OK because all of these injuries are all minor. Even Greer will be ready before the season starts.

It hurts that these guys aren't getting the playing time under Spags that they really need, but I guess the silver lining is we get a really good look at our 4th thru 9th CBs.

TheOak · 08-08-2012, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

I think we'll be OK because all of these injuries are all minor. Even Greer will be ready before the season starts.

It hurts that these guys aren't getting the playing time under Spags that they really need, but I guess the silver lining is we get a really good look at our 4th thru 9th CBs.

How many of these injuries are one and done vs recurring plagues that may haunt us the rest of the year.

Hamstrings can be a season long pain in the arse... Turf toe also...

homerj07 · 08-07-2012, 05:14 PM

Defensive backfield does look like it could be problematic

WhoDat!656 · 08-07-2012, 07:03 PM

Wonder if anyone still has Jason David's phone #?

QBREES9 · 08-07-2012, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat!656

Wonder if anyone still has Jason David's phone #?

Thats a good one !

Utah_Saint · 08-08-2012, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Thats a good one !

If you're a masochist.

The Dude · 08-07-2012, 10:12 PM

I get nervous about these joint practices. At any moment the competitive bug can kick in and players can turn it up a notch and people can get injured.

73Saint · 08-07-2012, 10:16 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I get nervous about these joint practices. At any moment the competitive bug can kick in and players can turn it up a notch and people can get injured.

Same thing can happen in normal practice.

08-07-2012, 01:38 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,085	Areas of intrigue at joint practice FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd has never practiced against another team during training camp throughout the first nine years of his NFL career, but that is set to change when the Patriots and Saints hit the field together on Tuesday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. On Monday, the day before his first joint practice as an NFL player, Lloyd expressed enthusiasm about going against opponents other than his own teammates. "I think it's good to go against another team, guys who aren't familiar with your patterns and alignments and releases," he said. "The competition obviously is fun, it's a fun part of practicing, but to go against another team definitely ramps it up a little bit." We're not yet sure what pace and tempo the two teams will practice at on Tuesday (Wednesday's joint session will probably be closer to a walkthrough), but there's a solid chance we'll see a number of individual matchups, during both drills and 11-on-11 team work. Areas of intrigue at joint practice - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston
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08-08-2012, 07:53 AM	#3
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II The corner position intrigues me the most.........our scouts better be looking around in case another corner goes down. I think we'll be OK because all of these injuries are all minor. Even Greer will be ready before the season starts. It hurts that these guys aren't getting the playing time under Spags that they really need, but I guess the silver lining is we get a really good look at our 4th thru 9th CBs.

08-08-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Originally Posted by Danno I think we'll be OK because all of these injuries are all minor. Even Greer will be ready before the season starts. It hurts that these guys aren't getting the playing time under Spags that they really need, but I guess the silver lining is we get a really good look at our 4th thru 9th CBs. How many of these injuries are one and done vs recurring plagues that may haunt us the rest of the year. Hamstrings can be a season long pain in the arse... Turf toe also...

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QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,989	Originally Posted by WhoDat!656 Wonder if anyone still has Jason David's phone #? Thats a good one ! Halo, SapperSaint and Utah_Saint like this.

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Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Originally Posted by QBREES9 Thats a good one ! If you're a masochist.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	The corner position intrigues me the most.........our scouts better be looking around in case another corner goes down.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Defensive backfield does look like it could be problematic

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	I get nervous about these joint practices. At any moment the competitive bug can kick in and players can turn it up a notch and people can get injured.
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73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Originally Posted by The Dude I get nervous about these joint practices. At any moment the competitive bug can kick in and players can turn it up a notch and people can get injured. Same thing can happen in normal practice.

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