Updating training camp schedule

August, 10, 2012
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With one preseason game and one win underneath their belts, the Patriots will turn their attention to the resumption of training camp and preparation for the Philadelphia Eagles, who they'll host at Gillette Stadium on Monday Night Football on August 20.

That's 10 days to work with between games, longer than players and coaches are typically accustomed to. For now, we know the schedule of the players through Monday, outlined below.

Friday, August 10
Players are in to review the game tape from last night.
4:00 p.m.: Bill Belichick to address the media via conference call

Saturday, August 11
No practice scheduled

Sunday, August 11
Practice 5-7 p.m.

Monday, August 12
Practice 1:30-4 p.m.

Keeping in mind that the team must budget one more day off for the players between this upcoming Saturday and the following Saturday (per the collective bargaining agreement), it's possible that the team could take a mid-week day off to set up its schedule to a parallel pace as it worked on leading up to the Saints game.

The Patriots took last Saturday off, leaving them four days of preparation prior to the exhibition opener. Should they choose to do so again, that would mean taking this upcoming Wednesday off, leaving Thursday through Sunday to prepare for Philadelphia.

As further announcements relating to the schedule are announced, we'll be sure to update you accordingly.
Field Yates has previous experience interning with the New England Patriots on both their coaching and scouting staffs. A graduate of Wesleyan University (CT), he is a regular contributor to ESPN Boston's Patriots coverage and ESPN Insider.

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