FOXBORO — The final time Patriots rookie Malik Cunningham tried to make a sort out, it didn’t go so nicely.
Cunningham, a university quarterback who switched to extensive receiver upon signing with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent, might want to work on these abilities. The 6-foot-1, 198-pound Louisville product, is engaged on one other new place, gunner, in coaching camp. He mentioned the final time he tried to make a sort out was after throwing an interception in school.
“I tried to tackle somebody and two linemen pancaked me,” he mentioned.
His final profitable try was in “little league.”
Cunningham downed a punt close to the objective line throughout Thursday’s apply. He mentioned the trickiest half was discovering the ball within the air.
“I don’t think I’ve ever played gunner,” Cunningham added. “(I’m) obviously an athletic guy. Anything the team needs from me, I’m going to do it. Just doing it to the best of my ability.”
Extra factors
Quarterback Mac Jones is having fun with working with new playmakers, rookie receiver Demario Douglas amongst them. Of Douglas, Jones mentioned, “Pop Shotta. That’s my guy. … he’s actually from my hometown, so he’s kind of a legend down in Jacksonville. He was very good in 7-on-7 because he showed that quickness so often. He’s always got the separation.” … Jones additionally dropped a “that’s my guy” when tight finish Mike Gesicki was talked about Thursday … Wide receiver DeVante Parker was requested who’s the Patriots’ greatest trash talker: “Mac Jones. For sure.” … The Patriots are set to carry their annual evening apply inside Gillette Stadium for season-ticket holders and Foxboro residents on Friday evening rain or shine. Their subsequent practices open to the general public might be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at 1 p.m. within the apply fields behind the stadium.
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