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Boston Globe
a day ago
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Lots of scoring, Maye gets picked, and Stevenson's problem resurfaces in Patriots intra-team scrimmage
'Who can work with somebody maybe they didn't work in previous practices?' he said before the scrimmage began. 'I'm not sure how many lineups stay the same over the course of a 17-game schedule. I think this is a great opportunity for these guys to have fun and compete.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Each coach also picked three captains for his respective squad. Kuhr tapped Maye, linebacker Christian Elliss, and safety Jaylinn Hawkins; while Brown chose tight end Hunter Henry, special teamer Brenden Schooler, and safety Jabrill Peppers. All have a strong chance of getting voted captain come the regular season. Advertisement Vice president of football operations and strategy John Streicher controlled the scoring, with White winning, 47-38. The offense earned points for big gains, touchdowns, third-down conversions, and efficiency. The defense earned points for limited offensive gains, tackles for loss, offensive penalties, takeaways, and third-down stops. 2. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson has preached the importance of ball security after fumbling seven times last season, but it wasn't a great sign to see him get stripped in the first game-like setting of the season. On the Blue team's third drive, undrafted rookie cornerback Brandon Crossley punched the ball out with Stevenson running in the open field. Advertisement 3. At least one of the odd men out at wide receiver looks to be Kendrick Bourne. The soon-to-be 30-year-old, despite his previous relationship with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, rarely is on the field with the first team. He hasn't done anything distinguishable in multiple practices. He doesn't have a role on special teams, either. With Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, and rookie Kyle Williams as the four locks to make the roster, the Patriots have no more than two spots remaining. Kayshon Boutte will likely get one, given his upside and usage during camp. The other could go to Bourne, Ja'Lynn Polk, Javon Baker, or undrafted rookie Efton Chism III. Wideout Kendrick Bourne was all smiles Thursday signing autographs for fans, but on the field things are not looking so rosy for the veteran Patriot. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Working against Bourne is his age and duplicative skill set. Polk's rookie season was a major disappointment, but it's conceivable the Patriots want a chance at developing their 2024 second-round pick who flashed during camp last year. The preseason games could be a real opportunity for Polk and the younger players to prove their value. Related : To make matters worse for Bourne, he left Friday's scrimmage with an apparent left ankle/foot injury and visited the locker room. 4. Maye's interception-free camp came to an end Friday, as he threw two picks — one that bounced off the hands of Diggs into the arms of Robert Spillane, and another on a miscommunication with Williams during a two-minute drill. Turnovers remain a stat to watch with Maye, who threw 10 picks and lost six fumbles last season. Advertisement 5. Rookie left tackle Will Campbell is experiencing ups and downs throughout camp, with most of his downs coming when he gets beat on the inside. Because Campbell has shorter than average arms and wingspan, he may over-set on the outside to compensate for his lack of length — potentially leaving him more vulnerable on the inside. Campbell has had mixed success during the one-on-one drills, most recently getting beat decisively by college teammate Bradyn Swinson on Wednesday. Patriots rookie offensive lineman Will Campbell is trying to figure out what works for him in the pro game during training camp. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff 'Josh McDaniels told me a couple weeks ago, 'You don't lose. You learn or you win,' ' Campbell said Friday. 'I'm a rookie. I'm out here learning. Some things I do in college don't work out here. It's a different league. I'm just finding what works for me out here. 'Everything you do that doesn't go your way is something that you learn from. It doesn't count as a loss.' Related : 6. New England's offensive line depth is already being tested early. Veteran Garrett Bradbury hasn't practiced since leaving Tuesday's practice early with an injury, while 2024 third-round pick Caedan Wallace spent time in the blue medical tent Friday before heading to the locker room. Bradbury had been starting at center, while Wallace had been repping as a backup guard. 7. It would be a surprise if rookie Jared Wilson did not start on the offensive line in Week 1. Despite not participating in much of the spring, Wilson has impressed quickly in both one-on-one drills and team periods. 'Nothing is set in stone with the roster or the lineup,' Vrabel said. 'But certainly, we want to give Jared the opportunity he's deserved, which is to be out there with the ones in the last couple days and going forward into next week.' Advertisement Left guard and center seemed to be in play for Wilson up until Wednesday, when his focus turned to left guard. Even with Bradbury sidelined because of an injury, the Patriots kept Wilson at left guard and Ben Brown subbed in at center. Things are looking good for Patriots rookie offensive lineman Jared Wilson so far in training camp. John Tlumacki/Globe Staff Those decisions also indicate that 2022 first-round pick Cole Strange's future is in doubt. Strange, who held the starting left guard job throughout the spring, projects to be a backup interior depth piece, if he makes the roster. 8. It'll be worth seeing whether Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin makes the trip to New England next week amid his fight for a new contract. McLaurin, who requested a trade earlier this week, held out the first four days of training camp before reporting and getting placed on the physically unable to perform list. The Commanders are scheduled to have a joint practice with the Patriots Wednesday. Asked about potential interest in McLaurin, Vrabel kept his focus on the current team. 'We're not going to comment on players on other teams,' he said Friday. 'These things always happen in the National Football League, whether it's the offseason or before the season starts. 'Everybody's working with different situations. Those respective players with their respective team will focus on their situation — and we'll focus on ours.' The Patriots still have the most amount of open salary cap space in the league, with close to $60 million, but Vrabel acknowledged the need to roll over some of that money into next year. Advertisement Nicole Yang can be reached at
