Mike Vrabel on #Patriots LT Will Campbell:
“Just maturity. I think he’s studying the game. He’s trying different things… He’s working on different sets, working on different techniques… It’s been really good to see him and Jared Wilson push that [Offensive Line] group.”
Mike Vrabel on #Patriots DT Christian Barmore:
“A very disruptive player. A player that cares a lot and a player that we have to manage… Just want to see him finish some of those plays he had in the backfield… But I think his attitude has been great. Enjoy working with him.”
Mike Vrabel on #Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez not participating in 11-on-11s:
“I think that's just something Christian and I talked about and making sure that the most important thing is that we're on the same page, which we are.”
Mike Vrabel on the #Patriots Edge Rushers:
“That's a good group. I'm excited about adding Dre'Mont Jones, the development of Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson, added Jesse Luketa and some young guys... That group has done a nice job.”
Mike Vrabel on #Patriots Minicamp so far:
“I felt like there hasn’t been much complacency. I think the guys have worked. We’ve had great leadership. We added some good leaders and good pieces. We’re continuing to build and hopefully prepare for a long journey.”
AJ Brown on Christian Gonzalez:
“I’m ready to go against him so we can push each other, get in the lab together. Obviously that's good on good… Very little room for a mistake. I love going against guys like that because those are my matchups. I don’t shy away from those.”
AJ Brown on what it means to him to finally be with the #Patriots:
“It means everything… To playing for my favorite team, to being around Coach Vrabel, and being around other teammates I know. It feels great.”
AJ Brown on #Patriots QB Drake Maye:
“The talent speaks for itself. He can make any throw. But I think what’s more impressive to me is that he knows what he’s doing… He demands everybody else to know as well... He’s a true leader of men and it’s crazy to see at a young age.”
Mike Vrabel on if the #Patriots would bring back Stefon Diggs:
“I wouldn’t say anything is off the table… We're happy with where we're at right now with the numbers in the wide receiver room... Right now I don't think that's something we're exploring, but I would never say no.”
Mike Vrabel on if the #Patriots will add a tight end after Julian Hill's injury:
“Just from a numbers standpoint in camp, that's probably somewhere that we'll have to evaluate the numbers... That's probably somewhere we'd have to address.”
Mike Vrabel on #Patriots rookie OT Caleb Lomu:
“He’s getting a lot of reps. I love the versatility... His flexibility and versatility has been something that has stood out. Learns quickly. Usually doesn’t make the same mistake twice.”
Mike Vrabel on #Patriots RT Morgan Moses being absent from yesterday’s practice:
“Just managing Morgan… He’ll have a plan through training camp. It’s a long season. He was important to us and he’ll be very important to us going forward.”
#Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on what he’s seen from the Drake Maye - AJ Brown connection so far:
“They found each other a couple times yesterday in the red zone. I think it’s just a work in progress.”
Mike Vrabel on where the negotiations stand between the #Patriots and Christian Gonzalez:
“Good. Conversations have been great… I'm not involved with the negotiations. I’m involved with coaching this team. I don’t have anything to add.”
Mike Vrabel on player attendance as #Patriots minicamp gets underway:
“Everybody under contract is here and accounted for…
[Gabe Jacas] is not here and he’s not under contract at this current time… He had a procedure and he’s not under contract.”