Training camp stock watch: Rookie TE flashes good hands in red zone originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
FOXBORO — The Patriots were back in pads for Day 11 of training camp, taking the soggy fields behind Gillette Stadium for their last competitive workout before their preseason opener.
While Jerod Mayo’s pre-practice press conference was loaded with questions about Brandon Aiyuk and the possibility that the Patriots will add a highly-priced wideout, he did note that the players who are healthy enough to play in Thursday’s game against the Panthers will play.
That includes all four quarterbacks. That includes highly-paid players on new deals. And of course that includes young players vying for new gigs.
In our latest edition of Stock Watch, we have players all across the spectrum represented. Let’s get to the names of note from Day 11…
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Kyle Dugger, safety
Dugger is having one of the best camps of anyone on the Patriots roster. After causing a pick at the goal line by breaking up a pass on Day 10, Dugger followed that up with a sack, a pressure and a pass breakup in coverage on Austin Hooper on Tuesday.
Jaheim Bell, tight end
The lone down moment for Dugger was when he was in coverage on rookie seventh-round pick Jaheim Bell in a 7-on-7 period. Drake Maye floated a fade to the back corner of the end zone that Bell reeled in despite tight coverage from the veteran safety.
Bell has missed time with an undisclosed ailment, but when given an opportunity to make a play, he made one.
Chad Ryland, kicker
Ryland has consistently won the kick-off kicker competitions to finish off camp practices this summer.
He won another matchup with Joey Slye on Tuesday by drilling a 50-yarder to finish off the back-and-forth. Slye missed his opportunity from the same distance after going kick-for-kick with Ryland before that.
Aiyuk Watch continues. Would you be willing to ship the 2025 first rounder in exchange? That and the rest of the Quick and Dirty Camp Wrap from Day 11….
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Publish date : 2024-08-06 21:09:29
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