After struggling in practice on Monday, his 25th birthday, rookie receiver Kenbrell Thompkins was arguably the best player on the field Tuesday, making several noteworthy grabs and showing precise route running. Thompkins both stretched the field vertically and impressed with his underneath route running. His ability to set up defenders in press coverage with nimble footwork at the line of scrimmage continues to stand out. Cornerback Aqib Talib recently lauded his ability to release off the line.
Observations from fifth practice – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Great stuff throughout Yates’ observations, including a mention of Danny Amendola’s ability to stretch a defense, a skill that wasn’t Welker’s strong suit.