Patriots-Colts joint practice: Everything we saw and learned in Foxboro
Boston Herald • • sports
Key Points:
- During the Patriots and Colts joint practice, quarterback Drake Maye outperformed Colts QB Daniel Jones in 11-on-11 drills but threw a crucial interception late, while Colts scored a last-second touchdown; Patriots reserves responded with strong performances in subsequent drills.
- Key Patriots defensive players Christian Barmore, Charles Woods, and Christian Gonzalez were limited or absent, impacting defensive performance, particularly against Colts' strong rushing attack led by Jonathan Taylor.
- Safety Dell Pettus stood out with multiple impactful plays including pass breakups, run stops, and a blitz pressure, boosting his position in the backup safety competition.
- On offense, rookie tight end Eli Raridon has gained trust as a reliable target over veteran Hunter Henry, while receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs showed strong chemistry with Maye, highlighted by several deep completions.
- The Patriots' offensive line showed mixed results, with first-round rookie Caleb Lomu struggling in pass protection, while veterans like Mike Onwenu and Morgan Moses performed well; defensive line and linebackers had inconsistent performances, with some flashes from Elijah Ponder and others.
