Training camp stock watch: Maye has rookie moment, young receivers pop

Training camp stock watch: Maye has rookie moment, young receivers pop originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

FOXBORO — Friday’s training camp practice certainly wasn’t perfect for young Patriots players. But if you were a fan surrounding the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium, you probably had yourself a good time.

You saw Joe Milton launch a touchdown to Javon Baker that traveled about 60 yards in the air. You saw Milton hit a backflip or two just for kicks. You saw Drake Maye connect with Ja’Lynn Polk for an explosive completion.

Those summertime fireworks were the highlights on Day 3 of camp, and they might’ve provided just a touch of hope for those in attendance. Not to mention the players and coaches whose jobs depend on the successful development of the organization’s shiny new toys on the offensive side of the ball.

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Let’s get to our Day 3 edition of Stock Watch…

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Rookie receivers: It was only a matter of time before Ja’Lynn Polk reeled in a deep shot. One glanced off his hands on Day 1. Another was ripped away from him by Marcus Jones on Day 2. On Day 3, he got behind corner Azizi Hearn and adjusted to a slightly underthrown offering from Maye for a massive completion.

Polk also made a diving grab on an out-route thrown by Maye. Not to be outdone, Javon Baker also showed some down-the-field chops. He was on the receiving end of a Joe Milton rocket for a touchdown that looked like it hit from about 60 yards away. Baker also snared a Bailey Zappe pass that was floated over the middle when he leaped in the air and reached back behind his body to secure the catch. Polk is already repping with the top offensive unit, and it would come as little surprise if we started to see Baker do some of the same in short order.

Matt Judon: Jerod Mayo wanted to make it very clear before Friday’s workout: Judon is not “disgruntled.”

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Publish date : 2024-07-26 21:57:15

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