What Patriots gamers mentioned about Jahlani Tavai getting reps on offense

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“I prefer it,” one Patriots participant mentioned. “The extra you are able to do.”

The Patriots are persevering with to steadily ramp up the depth at coaching camp.

They practiced in pads for the primary time on Monday and combined in a heavier dose of operating performs than the primary three days in 11-on-11 drills.

One Patriots linebacker acquired a shot at a distinct type of hitting. Jahlani Tavai acquired a number of reps at fullback in the course of the scrimmages.

“It’s all the time good seeing him on the offensive [side of] the ball, as a result of, you already know, we get to hit him,” defensive lineman Davon Godchaux mentioned.

Defensive lineman Deatrich Clever mentioned that it wasn’t the primary time he’s seen Tavai get reps on offense. As soon as a defensive participant strains up on the offensive facet of the ball, he’s “honest recreation” to hit, Clever mentioned.

“It was fairly enjoyable, we’ve seen it a number of occasions throughout OTAs and minicamp,” Clever mentioned. “It’s cool, him doing each offense and protection.”

Tavai, who started his profession with the Detroit Lions is coming into his fifth NFL season and third in New England. He had a career-high 57 tackles final season and performed in all 17 video games.

The Patriots don’t have a fullback listed on their roster.

The place has declined in recognition however nonetheless might be helpful at occasions, notably within the pink zone the place an athletic and aggressive lead blocker might help open issues up for operating backs.

The Patriots have been aggressive in engaged on their pink zone offense thus far in coaching camp. Regardless that Rhamondre Stevenson was on the decrease conditioning discipline in the course of the scrimmages, New England put some work in operating the ball near the top zone.

“I prefer it,” Patriots security Jabrill Peppers mentioned of Tavai’s offensive reps. “The extra you are able to do.”