Report: Tom Brady Sharp In Patriots Minicamp Opener

The New England Patriots are off to a big win, and the team opened their minicamp. Quarterback Tom Brady and the rest of the guys did a really good job.

Henry McKenna wrote about the brightest stars of the minicamp.

“It’s obvious, right? He’s the starting quarterback – and one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. His presence is paramount, particularly because he will not be around for the team’s OTAs. These three days will be the only times he logs work with the newcomers at Gillette Stadium until training camp. Why is that so important? Brady is a hugely challenging man to please. And the Patriots’ system can be deeply complicated. Retired running back Shane Vereen may have explained it best.

“It’s about feel. And if a pass-catcher isn’t feeling the offense, then Brady won’t be feeling the pass-catcher – and he’ll be gone.”

Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick had their own contribution.

“It seems Bill Belichick will take on a role as the team’s defensive coordinator and play-caller,” McKenna wrote. “Essentially, his roles will be expanded, with him likely taking more time to install the defense. Belichick will have a ton on his plate. He did something similar in 2010 and 2011, but the role he’s carved himself this year may still be unlike anything he’s done before. As he says, every year is different. 2019 is different from 2018. We’re not talking about 2010 or 2011 or 2001. We’re talking about 2019.”

McDaniels has an important role in the Patriots organization.. There was speculation regarding his departure, but he is still here.

“He’s installing the Patriots offense while also working with a completely revamped group of pass-catchers,” McKenna wrote of McDaniels. “Brady’s favorite pass-catchers in Julian Edelman and James White will return. But the tight end group is undergoing major transition following the retirement of Rob Gronkowski. The receiver group also boasts newcomers in Harry, Dontrelle Inman, Demaryius Thomas and Maurice Harris, among others. What’s more, McDaniels may still be working with Thuney at left tackle, which another wrinkle to manage in his daily plans.”

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