FOXBORO — Patriots large receiver Kendrick Bourne didn’t get to satisfy Ezekiel Elliott on the working again’s go to to Gillette Stadium on Saturday, however he’s well-versed within the All-Pro free-agent’s sport.
“Great player,” Bourne stated after coaching camp observe Sunday. “We’d love to have him.”
The Patriots’ working again depth is being examined early in coaching camp with Ty Montgomery “day to day” with an obvious leg harm. Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris, each 2022 draft picks, are the highest backups behind Rhamondre Stevenson. J.J. Taylor can be within the combine.
The Patriots hosted free-agent working backs Leonard Fournette and Darrell Henderson on visits earlier this month.
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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick stated he might see rookie defensive lineman Keion White taking part in three-technique defensive deal with, five-technique defensive finish or as an edge defender this season and in contrast his potential function to that of veteran Deatrich Wise and 2022 draft decide Sam Roberts … With safeties coach Brian Belichick out of shape early in coaching camp with a uncommon teaching knee harm, security Jalen Mills stated cornerbacks coach Mike Pellegrino and defensive assistant V’Angelo Bentley have stepped up within the younger coach’s absence. Bill Belichick stated his youngest son has taken half in conferences however isn’t on the sphere and in addition famous that linebackers coach Steve Belichick, his eldest son, has coached safeties prior to now … Patriots transformed defensive lineman Bill Murray has been working with the highest offense in proper guard Mike Onwenu’s absence. “Nobody works harder than Bill Murray,” Bill Belichick stated. “I mean, he’s an all-day, everyday worker.” Murray clearly loves his job. “Football is so much fun,” the darkish horse candidate for a roster spot stated after Sunday’s observe … Rookie large receiver Demario Douglas has frolicked watching movie of his large receivers coach Troy Brown and one other Patriots legendary slot receiver Wes Welker. “I watch what they do, because they were successful. And I want to be successful.” Douglas stated it’s at all times successful within the large receivers room when Coach Brown is taking part in a clip of himself and says, “You couldn’t do it like that.” Douglas has some Troy Brown to his sport and has proven glimpses that he might ultimately be subsequent in line for that slot function within the Patriots offense.
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