Pats Propaganda

May 21

“I always felt like I was one of them,” Bruschi said of Patriots fans. “I never felt like I was some type of special person, or I was any different than the people up there cheering on the Patriots. I always felt the New England Patriots fans, they did their work, they got their work done, they liked to come home and spend time with their families and when they had free time, they liked to cheer on their favorite team. “And that, I feel like that’s who I am also,” he added. “If I wasn’t fortunate enough to play professional football, that’s who I would’ve been. A good family man to my wife and kids and then cheering on my local team, I think that’s who I would be, that’s why I relate so much to them.” — New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

“The Patriots biggest free agent addition was Amendola, and while there’s never been a question about his talent, it was enjoyable to see him on the field for the first time. What stands out? His change of direction skills, body control and ability to work down the field as a receiver. The Patriots need him to be a big factor in 2013, and he looked sharp in our first viewing experience.” — Observations from Tuesday OTA - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

BB and Ernie

(via Patriots OTAs - 5/21/2013)

“Marcus Cannon, whom Bill Belichick has often referred to as a right tackle, got more work at right guard. His positional versatility will be vital toward making the team.” —

The Blitz with Jeff Howe & Karen Guregian | Boston Herald

Would love to see Cannon make a push at RG. Has incredible size/agility combo.

Anonymous asked: Any videos of Brady throwing to the receivers yet?

Here’s Patriots Today with a couple clips of some catches.

Brady gets one-on-one work with Amendola - Extra Points - Boston.com -

Couple notable nuggets:

• Tom Brady spent a majority of his first-team reps with Danny Amendola as his slot receiver, as expected, but continued the day with a rotating cast as his other options, including free agent signees Donald Jones and Michael Jenkins, as well as rookies Aaron Dobson and Josh Boyce.
• Rookie Aaron Dobson snatched a Brady pass out of the air between two defenders, making his mark on the field. He followed up with another dazzling sliding catch later on.
• The highlight of the practice was second-year linebacker Dont’a Hightower picking off backup quarterback Ryan Mallett. Mallett appeared to be rusty through the day’s drills.

And so it begins…

Another season with Tom Brady begins, savoring it…

(via Patriots OTAs - 5/21/2013)

Bru flashback.

oldschoolfootball:

Tedy Bruschi, New England Patriots

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