FOXBORO — Patriots large receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster went out of his approach to reward the latest additions to his positional group Sunday after an abbreviated coaching camp observe.
The former Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs wideout was requested about Patriots’ receiver room as an entire. He pivoted his reply to speak in regards to the Patriots’ rookie receivers, Demario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte and undrafted free brokers Malik Cunningham and Thyrick Pitts.
“Oh man, the young guys, I gotta give it up to the young guys,” Smith-Schuster mentioned. “It’s not an easy playbook to learn, but these guys are coming in and getting it down. As a rookie coming here and being able to participate in practice is really helpful. I would say that room is looking really, really nice.”
Douglas already seems near being a roster lock as a sixth-round choose, Boutte has made spectacular catches in observe, and Cunningham is enjoying a twin function as a receiver and quarterback. Smith-Schuster known as Cunningham “electric” when he works beneath middle.
Extra factors
This is Smith-Schuster’s seventh NFL season, and the Patriots’ upcoming joint practices towards the Packers, which will probably be held Wednesday and Thursday in Green Bay, would be the first of his profession … Cornerback Christian Gonzalez intercepted Jones on a cross meant for Smith-Schuster, who gave credit score the place its due and mentioned the rookie didn’t commit a flag on the play. “Nah, no penalty. He made a great play. He attacked the ball, and that was it. They won that period. We’ll just have to come back out tomorrow and get after it.” … The Patriots-Packers joint practices will probably be held at 11:30 a.m. ET in Green Bay and open to the general public. The Patriots are set to journey straight to Tennessee for joint practices with the Titans after Saturday’s preseason sport towards the Packers … Monday’s observe will probably be at Gillette Stadium however closed to the general public … The Patriots will journey to Green Bay on Tuesday.
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