New England Patriots Report

A few observations from Pats' workout

June, 2, 2011

6/02/11

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By ESPNBoston.com

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- A few observations from ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss on Day 2 of the Patriots' informal workouts at Boston College.

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Pats Workout

ESPN.comThe Patriots' workout at BC was closed to the public and the media, which is why this was the best angle we could get.

* Overall impression of workout: Impressed with level of organization. Looked like an organized team activity. One example is seeing Tom Brady run the hurry-up offense. Saw 11 on 11 work, 7 on 7 work.

* Had the thought that this helps keep players' minds sharp. Call a play, line up correctly, etc. Tom Brady actually lined up at WR at one point.

* Patriots huddle up at the end of the workout. "1-2-3 team" as they break for second day of Brady-led workouts. Finishing up with stretching and jogging.

* Kevin Faulk, a free agent, went through the workout. Looks to be recovering well from ACL surgery.

* Saw a Ryan Mallett-to-Matthew Slater bomb -- 65 yards.

Also, one programming note: Due to the Pats' workout, Mike Reiss' usual noon chat has been pushed to 12:30. Hope to see you then.

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Mike Reiss first started covering the Patriots in 1997 with the team's official newspaper, Patriots Football Weekly, before moving on to the MetroWest Daily News in his hometown of Framingham. From 2005 to 2009, he covered the Patriots for The Boston Globe, while also writing on the NFL. He started his popular Patriots blog in 2004. Send any questions or comments for Mike to his mailbag. Follow him on Twitter (@MikeReiss).

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