Patriots Training Camp 9: Turnovers Galore During In-Stadium Scrimmage

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Out: C Garrett Bradbury, CB Carlton Davis, DT Joshua Farmer, RB Antonio Gibson, CB Christian Gonzalez, WR Mack Hollins, LB Jahlani Tavai, G Sidy Sow, ED Keion White

Physically Unable to Perform: LT Vederian Lowe

Left Early: WR Kendrick Bourne, G Caedan Wallace, ED K’Lavon Chaisson

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Turnovers Galore During In-Stadium Scrimmage

The Patriots’ in-stadium practice revealed two things about New England: the defense’s emphasis on turnovers is paying off, and the offense has work to do.

The two offenses totaled five giveaways, including four interceptions and a fumble.

Drake Maye threw two interceptions on the night. The first came on a Stefon Diggs target that was too far inside, resulting in a Kobee Minor breakup and diving grab by Robert Spillane. Maye also ended the day with what would’ve been a pick-six during a two-minute drill. It was an impressive display of awareness from Alex Austin, who jumped a hitch to Kyle Williams and slid before reaching the end zone to kill clock.

Neither interception was an egregious mistake, but they underscored a tough night for Maye’s offense. The quarterback overthrew Rhamondre Stevenson and Diggs on back-to-back low Red Zone snaps, leading to an Andres Borregales field goal. On the unit’s next drive, Maye threw the ball away three times and had an incompletion on a rare Efton Chism drop, which led to another Borregales field goal. Penalties and consistent separation were also issues.

Stevenson’s fumble was the most alarming mistake of the night. Stevenson ripped off a good gain up the middle, but had the ball punched out by Brandon Crossley with Spillane recovering for his second turnover. The error did little to quell fears over the running back’s ball security following his seven fumbles in 2024.

Jaylinn Hawkins, who was voted a captain for tonight’s matchup, came up with two opportunistic picks against Joshua Dobbs and Ben Wooldridge’s squad. The first came on an trick play with DeMario Douglas under-throwing Javon Baker deep. The second came on a Lan Larison bobble in the Red Zone.

Defensively, it was great to see New England flying to and being around the football, something Spillane emphasized while speaking to reporters. That side of the ball is going to lead this team, and the early returns have been encouraging.

Offensively, Maye’s inconsistent accuracy and penalties have popped up throughout the summer. I’d imagine both will be heavy areas of emphasis during next week’s block of practices.

Notebook

Joshua Dobbs had the throw of the day, hitting Kayshon Boutte in the honey hole against Cover 2 for a deep touchdown. It was an impressive display of touch from Dobbs and a tough contested grab from Boutte with Marcellas Dial contesting. Dobbs and Boutte also connected on a dig during a two-minute drive that ended in a Parker Romo field goal.
D.J. James was a step or two behind Boutte on the dig completion. He was also called for pass interference on a shot to Ja’Lynn Polk.
Andres Borregales was perfect on three field goal attempts and an extra point. The field goals were from distances of 42 (2x) and 53 yards.
Kyle Williams scored the blue team’s first points, getting wide open deep on a trick play.
Christian Elliss met TreVeyon Henderson at the line of scrimmage for a run stuff.
Lan Larison had a nice jump cut to the left side to score a touchdown from five yards out.
A high snap from Cole Strange to Dobbs led to a dead play.
Gee Scott Jr. caught Drake Maye’s first pass on a hitch from outside the numbers.