Notes and musings from the first open OTA practice." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhitePats Pulpita New England Patriots communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpPatriots NewsOpinion and AnalysisContribute!About the SiteTopicsPatriotsOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementFiled under:Patriots NewsPatriots Offseason CoveragePatriots 2019 OTAs recap: N’Keal Harry Womens Duke Dawson Jersey , J.C. Jackson among the standout performersNew,53commentsNotes and musings from the first open OTA practice.EDTShareTweetShareSharePatriots 2019 OTAs recap: N’Keal Harry, J.C. Jackson among the standout performersPhoto by Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesNo contact, multiple star players missing, and mostly teaching — but football is back, everybody! The New England Patriots returned to practice today for their third session of this year’s organized team activities, the first one open to the media. We are therefore finally able to bring you a recap of today’s practice session.Attendance14 players were not spotted: QB Tom Brady, SS Patrick Chung, RB Sony Michel http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-trent-brown-jersey , SS Nate Ebner, LB Kyle Van Noy, OT Yodny Cajuste, RB Nick Brossette, OT Isaiah Wynn, DE Michael Bennett, TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins, WR Demaryius Thomas, P Ryan Allen Duron Harmon Jersey , LS Joe Cardona, DE Deatrich Wise Jr.OffenseThe quarterbacks performed as follows during 11-on-11 drills (via Doug Kyed):First-round rookie N’Keal Harry was one of the standout performers of the day, catching five passes — one of which a back-shoulder touchdown from fellow rookie Jarrett Stidham, another a grab in double-coverage. (via Jeff Howe)On the day, Harry registered five touchdowns. (via Henry McKenna)Starting left guard Joe Thuney lined up at left tackle today. (via Mark Daniels)Benjamin Watson made arguably the best catch of the day — a scoring grab in traffic — on a throw from Danny Etling. (via Mark Daniels)A new wide receiver was present wearing number #72. (via Mark Daniels)Troy Brown was present in an assisting role, working with the wide receivers. Kevin Faulk was also present for the session. (via Evan Lazar)DefenseA pair of young cornerbacks stood out: J.C. Jackson had two pass-breakups, while rookie Joejuan Williams had a pass-breakup and a interception. (via Doug Kyed)Williams’ interception was a pick-six off Jarrett Stidham (via Mike Reiss)Stephon Gilmore, Duron Harmon and Adam Butler also registered broken-up passes. (via Mark Daniels)Adam Butler had an interception return for a touchdown off a pass by Brian Hoyer. (via Zack Cox)Jamie Collins Sr. was mostly used as an outside linebacker, rushing at times but also dropping into coverage. (via Nick Underhill)Special teamsJulian Edelman Womens Tedy Bruschi Jersey , Phillip Dorsett, N’Keal Harry, Rex Burkhead, Jonathan Jones, Braxton Berrios, Maurice Harris and Ryan Davis all saw time as punt returners. (via Mark Daniels)Jake Bailey was the lone punter present and made most out of his chances, showing a strong leg with outstanding hang-time. (via Ryan Hannable) Daily news and links for Friday"WhitePatriots News Opinion and Analysis Contribute! FanPostsFanShotsAbout the Site List of Patriots Twitter AccountsWrite For Pats Pulpit!New User Welcome and Commenting GuideCommunity GuidelinesMastheadTopics Patriots Off-Season CoveragePatriots Opinion/AnalysisPatriots NewsPatriots Draft CoverageSportfolio ManagementPatriots NewsNew England Patriots LinksNew England Patriots links 5/17/19 - Pump the brakes on low-risk Jamie Collins signing? Why?New,31commentsDaily news and links for FridayEDTShareTweetShareShareNew England Patriots links 5/17/19 - Pump the brakes on low-risk Jamie Collins signing? Why?Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsTEAM TALKPatriots sign LB Jamie Collins.Erik Scalavino reports Rob Gronkowski was back at Gillette Stadium this week as the fourth and final member of the 2018 Patriots to sit down with NFL Films and share his thoughts for ‘America’s Game’.Andy Hart tackles this week’s Patriots Unfiltered Q&A: Coaching staff changes and trade options; More.Press Pass: Duron Harmon (12.52 min. video) - Joe Thuney (6.54 min. video)Patriots Unfiltered: Is the defense on paper better than last year? Jamie Collins returning to the Patriots; Will the offense take a step back? More. (2 hour program)LOCAL LINKSPhil Perry discusses the PFF analysis that finds Tom Brady still ranks among the NFL’s most accurate passers.Mark Daniels points out how Joe Thuney’s role has grown, while grooming the newest third-year-in-a-row starting Left Tackle after Bill Belichick mainly having two starting LTs from 2000-17. Doug Kyed addresses his Friday Patriots Mailbag: Should we pump the brakes on the Jamie Collins signing? /Hell no.CBS Boston reports Jamie Collins contract details show Patriots aren’t risking much by bringing back linebackerDoug Kyed resets the Patriots post-draft roster at safety: Continuity at safety over the past five seasons - four Super Bowls http://www.patriotslockerroom.com/authentic-lawrence-guy-jersey , three trophies - is nothing less than astonishing.Tom E. Curran notes Duron Harmon weighs in on the Patriots XL wide receiver crew with a DB’s point of view.Tom E. Curran hears from Duron Harmon how he saw the Jamie Collins’ 2016 trade as an ‘eye-opening experience’ and an NFL epiphany.Mark Daniels finds Duron Harmon among the Patriots excited to see Jamie Collins back.Kevin Duffy Patriots Notebook: Patriots excited for Jamie Collins return; Joe Thuney contract talk; NESN gives us the Patriots 2019 schedule against the spread.Henry McKenna (PatriotsWire) Tom Brady posted a video of a treadmill workout, and Twitter roasted him.Sean T. McGuire (PatriotsWire) Stephen Gostkowski shares funny story about meeting Ben Watson.Adam London notes Tom Brady praises the Bruins for clinching trip to Stanley Cup final.NESN calls attention to the Patriots and Red Sox sharing support for the Bruins after their Game 4 sweep of the Carolina Hurricanes.NATIONAL NEWSMark Chichester (Pro Football Focus) Most accurate NFL quarterbacks by separation in 2018.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Duron Harmon: If Bill Belichick is calling plays, we’re going to be all right.Mike Freeman (Bleacher Report) 10-Point Stance: 1. NFL’s most explosive offseason storylines. Nothing stops the Patriots machine. 5. When will Robert Kraft speak?Conor Orr (SI) Morning Huddle: Which new coach has the toughest job?Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Kyle Rudolph, Vikings are talking extension, but not making much progress.Danny Kelly (The Ringer) The seven most underrated units in the NFL.Dan Hanzus (NFL.com) Who needs good luck in 2019? The Patriots need a playmaker to materialize on offense.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Report: Competition Committee could tweak P.I. challenge rule.Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Report: Owners likely to table OT proposal again. /Good. It’s stupid.Jonathan Jones (SI) Time for a Rooney Rule protest: Why minority candidates should turn down a Jets GM interview.EXTRACURRICULARMike Florio (ProFootballTalk) If Robert Kraft is exonerated, what happens next?Ricky Doyle notes Patrick Peterson just got popped six games for PEDs - kinda funny when he wanted the commissioner to punish Brady for ‘disrespecting the game’ [deflategate].Matt Fair (Law360) Ex-NFLers lose bid to overturn tighter concussion rules.