FOXBOROUGH — Patriots just wrapped up a short practice that was all red zone work to continue the install from the spring. Nothing huge but here are some quickie thoughts:
- Matt Patricia called all the plays early, and when there were team periods late. Clearly he seems to be in control. Joe Judge feels like just a position coach.
- Trent Brown was back at LT, Isaiah Wynn at RT. Rest of the line the same except David Andrews being out.
- Pierre Strong was limited.
- Marcus Jones worked with the CBs and not the safeties. He was the slot behind Shaun Wade.
- Jalen Mills, Terrance Mitchell and Shaun Wade were the top CB group.
- Malcolm Butler was with Jack Jones and Marcus Jones.
- Ja'Whaun Bentley and Raekwon McMillan were the top LBs but Mack Wilson replaced Bentley in coverage situations.
- Joejuan Williams was relegated to scrubville but did have a nice INT late.
- DeVante Parker had a couple of nice catches where he showed off his catch radius. Flexed for the crowd as well.
- I wish I had as much energy and enthusiasm as Kendrick Bourne.
- It was all red zone and not quite all-out, especially in regards to pass rush, but good day for passing offense. Defense had its moments as well. A teaching day mostly.
Final significant period
11 on 11 red zone
Jones in flat to Harris
Jones complete to Parker over Mitchel ... Parker using big body
Bourne quick screen for TD
Hoyer complete in flat to Montgomery
Hoyer complete to Thornton but would have been a sack
Hoyer complete to Thornton on right sideline. Nice diving catch
Jones flat throw to Jonnu Smith
Jones complete to Montgomery TD ... took a little time
Jones broken up easily by Jalen Mills
Jones incomplete to Meyers, Joshuah Bledsoe breakup
Hoyer corner TD to Asiasi over McCourty
Hoyer intercepted by Joejuan Williams
Sack
Jones checkdown Montgomery
Jones nice timing fade TD to Agholor over Butler
Jones flat to Harris TD to "win" the period for the offense