Observations from Patriots practice – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Two most interesting nuggets to me:

Aaron Dobson presented an intriguing mix of “flash” plays (in which he catches your attention for something good) and rookie mistakes. Dobson elevated over Alfonzo Dennard and Steve Gregory down the sideline for a terrific catch in a 7-on-7 drill, followed up by a concentration drop just a few plays later. He again made a catch down the sideline later in practice that impressed, but like any rookie, he’s a work in progress. The size, speed and ability to make catches outside of his frame are evident.

After working last week with the outside linebackers/defensive ends during the individual drill period, top draft choice Jamie Collins was working alongside Jerod Mayo and Dont’a Hightower to start the period today. During team drills, Collins was back on the edge working as an outside linebacker. It’s too soon to tell, but Collins could be a case where the Patriots are experimenting with him to tap into his raw natural skill set to find out where he fits best.