9/13/2023 0 Comments Pats ravens play by playHe’s not going to be confused for a Pro Bowl-bound star, but he could be a serviceable tackle (on a cheap contract). It’s not crazy to say that McDermott could be the Patriots’ Week 1 starting right tackle. As Reiff was demoted to the second string during minicamp, McDermott earned a promotion. So far, he looks the part.Įven though McDermott played surprisingly well as the Patriots’ right tackle down the stretch last season, Belichick went out and signed both Riley Reiff and Calvin Anderson this offseason - offering them more money than McDermott, a sign both would begin ahead of McDermott on the depth chart.īut the incumbent quietly continues to play well. The Patriots drafted Mapu out of Sacramento State to be a mismatch player, especially one that could thrive on third downs. In a short time, Mapu impressed coaches enough to earn playing time at both linebacker and safety. He was hard to miss on the practice field, always seeming to be around the football. The third-round pick still hasn’t been cleared for full contact after suffering a torn pectoral, but that didn’t stop Mapu from flying around on defense in the spring. He’s still got work to do just to make the 53-man roster, but it was a positive first step for the rookie. His size (5-foot-8) could be a long-term issue, but his agility and creativity out of the slot seem to make him a natural fit for O’Brien’s offense. In spring practices, though, Douglas was the more impressive player. Demario DouglasĪfter the draft, there was a lot of focus (here included) on the Patriots’ other sixth-round wide receiver selection, Kayshon Boutte. That’s great news for Henry, who (like most offensive players on this team) is coming off a disappointing season, in which he caught 41 passes for 509 yards and only two touchdowns. ![]() But, importantly, Jones had a good connection with both tight ends through spring practices, often targeting them more than anyone else. Of course, that makes sense given the addition of Gesicki. Outside of Jones’ performance, perhaps the biggest early takeaway regarding the Patriots’ new offense was the reveal of what seems to be their preferred formation: one running back, two tight ends and two wide receivers. ![]() Mac Jones, Patriots offense faring better so far under coordinator Bill O'Brien Hunter Henry
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