Patriots Today - Cornerback Contest

Thu, 31 Jul 2008

As the Pats get set for a (rare) day off from training camp practice, we take a close look at cornerback - one of the highly-contested positions this summer. Hear from veteran Fernando Bryant as well as rookies Terrence Wheatley and Jonathan Wilhite. Plus, we go one-on-one with Lewis Sanders. And check out Locker Room Uncut for thoughts from Ty Warren, Brandon Meriweather and others. All straight ahead on Patriots Today.

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Play from 9:02[9:02] ..." some hard hit today goal line drill he took a pounding from Ty Warren who sprinted out from the defensive line. And died -- him for what would be a two or three yard loss but. Because it's such good physical shape dive bars you they would take it but as far as I warrant he is quietly having a really strong camp and that's Ty Warren in a nutshell. Quiet solid -- dad's play opened my eyes that was really the first -- is why outplay we've heard from him so far this year but I think he's going to have a big year in conjunction with the rest of the offensive line. And Ty Warren among others were going to hear from right now in Patriots today locker room uncut."...

Play from 3:25[3:25] ..." Lewis shares his thoughts on peachtree street. Are joining me now is Lewis Sanders in his first camp with the Patriots not its first year in the NFL though I was his first Patriot Bill Belichick can't go for you are going real good we're working hard -- I'd be back. You don't feel those going good. How competitive. It is the battle for quarterbacks spots on this team among all you guys -- it. Thomas very competitive and I think you know going to training camp. It is good for the team it you know this competition and and -- in a certain position groups those good. And this is a team that -- starting cornerbacks pretty much all the way through Ellis Hobbs on this team neither one has a new one as there and most of the guys were here this year rookies or"...

Play from 2:50[2:50] ..." are pleased. He didn't have it. When he comes -- experienced guys Fernando Bryant isn't the world that summer heat coming off one of the best seasons of his nine year career. A fourth quarter were"...

Play from 1:25[1:25] ..." I thought this team going Randle yeah they are long gone and Ellis Hobbs is currently on the -- list with no indication that he'll be ready for game action. My next birthday but that naturally"...

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Play from 0:44[0:44]" Hi everybody and welcome the plan is Patriots today I'm Kristina Akra outside on a another beautiful day Patriots training camp. Another full crowd in the stands. A week in competition on the football field is definitely heating up. All the new additions to the quarterback spot Brian Lowe's going to take a look and who's rising to the top and who's going to secured that roster spot."

Play from 1:13[1:13]" just one week the Patriots will do their stretching on a real football field in preparation for an actual pre season games your first 2008. It looks like none of the team's top three quarterbacks from a year ago we'll be taking part. I thought this team going Randle yeah they are long gone and Ellis Hobbs is currently on the -- list with no indication that he'll be ready for game action. My next birthday but that naturally begs the question which quarterback will be an -- I think the work and it's been good. I think that we have good but the situation back there. A lot of guys look like they're. -- competitive with each other -- they have been. This may be the most competitive position -- roster spot even starting spots are available. On the that was competitive but we're all hoping for other you know until -- This this this -- never enough. The past currently have in the back of veteran and rookie cornerback and second round pick everything and fourth -- Jonathan Wilhite original -- and -- We checked his performance thank you so far has been what a little rough at times. But the new coverage you can count on one another to help each other."

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Play from 3:22[3:22]" Earlier this week -- so caught up with one of the new additions at cornerback Lewis shares his thoughts on peachtree street. Are joining me now is Lewis Sanders in his first camp with the Patriots not its first year in the NFL though I was his first Patriot Bill Belichick can't go for you are going real good we're working hard -- I'd be back. You don't feel those going good. How competitive. It is the battle for quarterbacks spots on this team among all you guys -- it. Thomas very competitive and I think you know going to training camp. It is good for the team it you know this competition and and -- in a certain position groups those good. And this is a team that -- starting cornerbacks pretty much all the way through Ellis Hobbs on this team neither one has a new one as there and most of the guys were here this year rookies or veterans. -- the team. Do you feel like it's it's open for anyone to rattle all the starts but yeah definitely mine he says we just don't go out and work hard and compete you know than a vote of -- I felt about going up against Randy Moss practices are tests that. It through those different to me you know my little nephews cousins who have gone through the voters haven't received. -- differences that you that you can tell in general drinks and here under -- diligently. -- pretty much the same you know. I think everything and no regard -- and no it wouldn't let go through training camp -- critique stuff like that what the respect and."

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