But he did open up a bit more than usual. “The 6’2” gunslinger delivered attractive passes to Gronkowski and wideout Nate Washington for touchdown hook-ups during the 7-on-7 portion of practice while also dropping a dime to wide receiver Aaron Dobson for a score in 11-on-11 drills, showcasing a nifty touch.
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The Jets are not without their own quarterback controversy, however. Though they tend to falter at the end last season, the Patriots need to treat it differently.
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Site: St. John Fisher College, Pittsford, N.Y., rookies report July 28, veterans July 29. The silver lining in Brady’s four-game suspension for “Deflategate” is that Bill Belichick can determine if Garoppolo is the future. What if the O-line isn’t much better in pass protection than it was a year ago? Ninkovich and Jabaal Sheard coming off the edge to pressure QBs or take down running backs. Sammy Watkins finished up his sophomore campaign in impressive fashion, too, asserting himself as one of the best downfield threats in the game – if he can stay healthy.
Needless to say, the presser quickly moved on from there to questions Belichick would actually answer.
“We have a good situation”, said Belichick of the quarterback depth chart.
Location: Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University, Miami, Fla.
How well Garoppolo can perform in the interim is this team’s burning training-camp question. Pittsburgh will be a tough game, because by that point LeVeon Bell should be back from his suspension (if there is one) and will be fresh. “I mean, training camp is a long process”.
Cassel subsequently was traded to the Chiefs in the offseason, and helped bring them to the playoffs in 2010. “You might only get one”.
Conversely, Garoppolo is a small-school project who has never played a meaningful National Football League snap that the Pats are hoping can weather the storm until Brady rips off his shirt and steps out of the phone booth in Week 5 to lead New England to another AFC East title. Three years in the same offense, same team, same organization you just get used to things and things come more naturally to you. Given the complexity of the Patriots’ offense – and Brady’s competitive nature – he may demand equal time.
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“Tom was an ear any time I needed it. He was a guy I could call at any moment, and he was the first guy to wish me luck before a game, and the first guy to call me after a game and give me encouragement”, Cassel said.
