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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Day 12 of training camp looked a little bit different for the New England Patriots as they held a scrimmage. Before the practice started, head coach Mike Vrabel split up the coaching staff, with assistant head coach Terrell Williams (Team White) and running backs coach Tony Dews (Team Blue) serving as the head coaches.
Quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant and safeties coach Scott Booker coordinated Team White, while wide receivers coach Todd Downing and cornerbacks coach Justin Hamilton coordinated Team Blue.
And then they conducted a draft, selecting the players on each team. But with that, Vrabel set two stipulations: Jared Wilson had to be on the same team as Drake Maye, and Efton Chism had to be on the same team as his best friend, Mack Hollins.
It was a day of fierce competition with numerous impressive plays, but in the end, it was Team Blue who won, defeating Maye's team, 22-15.
Here are the takeaways from Friday's practice:
Tommy Devito, who was on the blue team, had a favorite target during the scrimmage, and it might come as a shock to many that it wasn't A.J. Brown. Instead, it was DeMario Douglas, as the receiver finished with six catches. But they had one play during the two-minute drill in which DeVito sent a deep ball to Douglas, with the receiver managing to get behind the defense and make the catch for a 50-yard gain.
Technically, there were two plays of the day, and this one was also delivered by the blue team. Behren Morton targeted wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer, who bobbled the pass, and it seemed like It was going to be recorded as a drop. However, undrafted rookie running back Myles Montgomery used his speed, snagging the ball before it could hit the ground and running it down the sideline, nearly scoring a touchdown before he was pushed out at the 10.
Drake Maye
Tommy DeVito
With Drake Maye on the white team, it was Tommy DeVito who led the blue team, and the backup quarterback did not disappoint. DeVito was working with a talented offense, having receivers such as A.J. Brown, Douglas, Mack Hollins, Efton Chism, and Hunter Henry, as well as running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
DeVito started strong, going 8-for-10 in his first two drives, while Maye and his team struggled, with the star quarterback going 1-for-6 through his first two drives. Maye's receiving group included Kayshon Boutte, Romeo Doubs, Kyle Williams, Eli Raridon, Nick DeGennaro, and TreVeyon Henderson. As for Behren Morton, he started on the blue team, taking over for DeVito, but he then switched over to the white team for a drive.
Maye's two touchdowns went to Romeo Doubs and TreVeyon Henderson, while both of DeVito's went to Douglas.
Drake Maye: 10-for-19, 2 TDs
Tommy DeVito: 13-for-16, 2 TDs
Behren Morton: 4-for-7
Absent: DT Christian Barmore, LT Will Campbell, CB Carlton Davis, CB Charles Woods, FB Reggie Gilliam, G Caedan Wallace, and WR Cameron Dorner
Limited: OT Morgan Moses
Returned: WR Romeo Doubs, TE/FB Jack Westover
PUP/NFI: ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler
After five straight days of practice, including today's scrimmage, the Patriots have a well-deserved break this weekend. They will return to the field on Monday for one more session before they welcome the Indianapolis Colts for joint practice and then the preseason game.
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Quarterbacks coach Ashton Grant and safeties coach Scott Booker coordinated Team White, while wide receivers coach Todd Downing and cornerbacks coach Justin Hamilton coordinated Team Blue.
And then they conducted a draft, selecting the players on each team. But with that, Vrabel set two stipulations: Jared Wilson had to be on the same team as Drake Maye, and Efton Chism had to be on the same team as his best friend, Mack Hollins.
It was a day of fierce competition with numerous impressive plays, but in the end, it was Team Blue who won, defeating Maye's team, 22-15.
Here are the takeaways from Friday's practice:
1. DeMario Douglas delivers play of the day
Tommy Devito, who was on the blue team, had a favorite target during the scrimmage, and it might come as a shock to many that it wasn't A.J. Brown. Instead, it was DeMario Douglas, as the receiver finished with six catches. But they had one play during the two-minute drill in which DeVito sent a deep ball to Douglas, with the receiver managing to get behind the defense and make the catch for a 50-yard gain.
2. Myles Montgomery leaves everyone shocked
Technically, there were two plays of the day, and this one was also delivered by the blue team. Behren Morton targeted wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer, who bobbled the pass, and it seemed like It was going to be recorded as a drop. However, undrafted rookie running back Myles Montgomery used his speed, snagging the ball before it could hit the ground and running it down the sideline, nearly scoring a touchdown before he was pushed out at the 10.
3. Two-minute drill to end practice
Drake Maye
- Incomplete (throwaway)
- Complete to Eli Raridon
- Complete to Eli Raridon (checkdown)
- Complete to Romeo Doubs
- Complete to Kyle Williams
- Incomplete
- 50+ yard field goal made by Andy Borregales
Tommy DeVito
- Complete to DeMario Douglas (50+ yard gain)
- Complete to Efton Chism
- 38-yard field goal made by Andy Borregales
4. Quarterback stats
With Drake Maye on the white team, it was Tommy DeVito who led the blue team, and the backup quarterback did not disappoint. DeVito was working with a talented offense, having receivers such as A.J. Brown, Douglas, Mack Hollins, Efton Chism, and Hunter Henry, as well as running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
DeVito started strong, going 8-for-10 in his first two drives, while Maye and his team struggled, with the star quarterback going 1-for-6 through his first two drives. Maye's receiving group included Kayshon Boutte, Romeo Doubs, Kyle Williams, Eli Raridon, Nick DeGennaro, and TreVeyon Henderson. As for Behren Morton, he started on the blue team, taking over for DeVito, but he then switched over to the white team for a drive.
Maye's two touchdowns went to Romeo Doubs and TreVeyon Henderson, while both of DeVito's went to Douglas.
Drake Maye: 10-for-19, 2 TDs
Tommy DeVito: 13-for-16, 2 TDs
Behren Morton: 4-for-7
5. Attendance
Absent: DT Christian Barmore, LT Will Campbell, CB Carlton Davis, CB Charles Woods, FB Reggie Gilliam, G Caedan Wallace, and WR Cameron Dorner
Limited: OT Morgan Moses
Returned: WR Romeo Doubs, TE/FB Jack Westover
PUP/NFI: ED Harold Landry III, S Brenden Schooler
6. Other notes
- Edge rusher Xavier Holmes had a pass breakup against Maye along with a would-be-sack against rookie Behren Morton. Xavier Holmes, Amari Gainer, Gabe Jacas/Leonard Taylor also recorded would-be-sacks.
- WR Kyle Dixon left practice early with a trainer
- Caleb Lomu repped at left tackle for Team White, while Morgan Moses held down the right side. However, Moses was occasionally taken out and replaced by James Hudson. As for Team Blue's offensive line, the starters were Marcus Bryant, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Ben Brown, JonDarius Morgan, and Dametrious Crownover.
- Gabe Jacas was making an impact, providing the blue team's offensive line with some challenges.
- Kindle Vildor recorded two pass breakups while covering A.J. Brown. Brandon Crossley, Marcus Jones, and Channing Canada also recorded pass breakups.
- Andy Borregales went 4-of-5 on field goals, hitting one from more than 50 yards out, while also going for 1-of-2 extra points.
What's next?
After five straight days of practice, including today's scrimmage, the Patriots have a well-deserved break this weekend. They will return to the field on Monday for one more session before they welcome the Indianapolis Colts for joint practice and then the preseason game.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: 6 takeaways from Day 12 of Patriots training camp: Team scrimmage
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