Practice attendance

Mike,
Anything stick out with Crable during practice? I think he could be intriguing as they move through camp and into the season. He could also be an under the radar guy that contributes down the line I think. Any thoughts?

Mark L., nothing in particular, but that doesn't mean much. It is difficult to keep an eye on everything at a practice like this. Plus, there is no hitting, and that's when we'll really start to see.
--Mike

hey Mike,
with regard to the other rookie linebackers Redd and Ruud - did anything stand out? Redd seems to have the ideal build for an OLB in this system - would be nice if he made the squad in the same fashion as Mike Wright and Pierre Woods.

Hi Mike...

I know Guyton is absurdly fast, but does he have the strength/block-shedding ability to play ILB in our scheme? Or is he just on the smallish side to play 3-4 OLB and they're moving him around a bit to see where he might stick? Do you get the sense (obviously based on limited input thus far) that he has a real chance to make the team, or is he just drill fodder?

I'm curious about the Patriots 3-deep at the Punter position. Hanson has been here for 1 year, we picked up veteran Scott Player from Cleveland in April, and now Dragosavich is a pretty intriguing prospect on his own with those long legs. Were the Patriots dissatisfied with Hanson last year? Any insight as to which player the Patriots will ultimately select?

No Matt Cassel?
With O'Conell now in the fold as a 3rd round pick shouldn't he get his butt in practice
Whats the Deal with this? I find it a questionable decision

Hi Bob. It's tough to keep an eye on them all, but I thought it was interesting that Ruud continues to work at strongside inside linebacker alongside Mayo. And Redd caught my eye by sprinting ahead of most teammates at the end of practice, which I saw as a sign of top conditioning. Jack, it is too tough to tell now on Guyton until there is some hitting. I do think he has a legitimate chance to make the club. Marie, I think the punter situation will be one to play out over time, getting a feel for which player is most consistent. I'd say Hanson is the leader right now. Sanjeev, the decision on Cassel is made by coaches, not Cassel himself. They probably wanted to get Gutierrez and O'Connell some reps.
--Mike