[Mike Reiss] Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (third-round pick Jared Wilson the center of the future … but how fast?; Drake Maye on importance of early-week gathering with teammates; Jahlani Tavai clocks in; earlier training camp practices etc.)
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>”I’ve had nine or 10 centers go and play in the NFL, and Jared is the most athletic of any of them,” Searels told ESPN. “He has the tools to really be good.”
This says a whole lot. I’m excited for him.
“Searels also reflected on a game against Tennessee when the Bulldogs ran a toss to the left and Wilson’s agile movement allowed him to reach the safety along the sideline and deliver a crushing block.” A toss, aka one of the concepts we should expect to see a lot this year
Having a hyper athletic iOL is a big advantage in the NFL right now imo. With how light many teams have gotten, if you can get a bunch of OL out in space against nickel, that can mean a 30 yard run if a guy like Stevenson, Henderson, Pop, or Gibson gets some steam
Tell Tavai to clock back out. Give those snaps to Gibbens