On Day 2 of training camp, Tom Brady handed off to running back Stevan Ridley. Elsewhere in practice, Globe NFL writer Ben Volin wrote that Brady, ever the perfectionist, emitted a primal scream after overthrowing a wide-open Matthew Slater on a deep pass.
On Day 2 of training camp, Tom Brady handed off to running back Stevan Ridley. Elsewhere in practice, Globe NFL writer Ben Volin wrote that Brady, ever the perfectionist, emitted a primal scream after overthrowing a wide-open Matthew Slater on a deep pass.
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In one drill, two of Tim Tebow’s three passes were swatted down by the racquets used at the line of scrimmage. He also threw a deep ball to Lavelle Hawkins deep down the left sideline.
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Danny Amendola made a catch during Day 2 of practice. He also took punt returns.
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Tight end Daniel Fells left and Zach Sudfeld practiced. Fells later a fingertip grab on a square-in pass over the middle from Tom Brady.
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Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard signed autographs. Still in the starting lineup despite recent DUI arrest, and made several impressive plays, on Day 2, including an interception of Ryan Mallett on a deep ball.
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Tom Brady ran a drill followed by fellow quarterbacks Ryan Mallett and Tim Tebow on Day 2.
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Tom Brady and the Patriots opened up training camp on Friday morning and held an outdoor practice despite a steady rain.
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Thousands of fans braved steady rain and chilly temperatures to watch Day 1 of training camp.
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Quarterback Tom Brady spent time after the practice signing autographs.
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Receiver Danny Amendola was signed to replace Wes Welker, who left to join the Broncos.
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One of the best features of training camp for many young fans is the opportunity to get a player's autograph.
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Backup quarterback Tim Tebow was 6-for-10 in 11-on-11 passing drills in the first practice, but also threw two interceptions.
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"We'll go out there and start evaluating our team and players and see how it comes together," coach Bill Belichick said before the Patriots' first practice in their 2013 training camp.
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Quarterback Tom Brady led the Patriots through a drill during the first day of training camp at Gillette Stadium on Friday.
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Coach Bill Belichick said the Patriots would use quarterback Tim Tebow wherever he can help the team. He was seen catching passes on the first day of practice.
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Defensive back Devin McCourty was a team captain last season.
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Receiver Aaron Dobson was acquired in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Marshall.
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A day before the Patriots held their first practice of training camp, quarterback Tom Brady and other players who were captains of the team last season spoke with the media, with the discussion largely centered around the arrest of former Patriots player Aaron Hernandez on a murder charge.
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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick also addressed the Hernandez issue in a news conference two days prior to the team's first practices of the summer.
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“One thing we’ll try to do is keep everything separate,’’ defensive tackle Vince Wilfork said about the off-field issues the Patriots have. “We’ll try to control what we can control and that’s playing football and getting better each day. So that’s my main focus; to try and do that. It’s started and now it’s here.’’
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Patriots safety Devin McCourty called Hernandez's arrest shocking. “It’s a very sad story," he said.
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Quarterback Tom Brady did not want to say how he felt when he heard the news about Aaron Hernandez's arrest.
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