Patriots Today - Rookies DBs, Belichick, more

Wed, 7 May 2008

The Patriots drafted two cornerbacks last month, and they stood out at rookie camp. Hear from Terrence Wheatley and Jonathan Wilhite as we wrap up our camp coverage. Plus, Bill Belichick gives some inspirational thoughts to youth coaches and Larry Izzo reflects on how he's reached this stage of his career. All that and more on the latest edition of Patriots Today. Vote for the Play of the Year >>

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Play from 0:28[0:28] ..." So plus coach Bill Belichick explained that from high school for the pros there's a lot more to being a coach and just ex is an it's. Usually two people that influenced their life the most one of their parents and a high school coach. And linebacker Larry -- stops and take a stroll down memory lane the pats linebacker McAuliffe the steps along hits the"...

Play from 3:37[3:37] ..." longest tenured patriot quarterback. They've brought into the -- veteran Fernando Bryant Jason Webster a draft pick from last year and Mike Richardson but overall we Lee and nor will height. Could have an opportunity --"...

Play from 3:59[3:59] ..." who did standouts in tight and -- came from Virginia there's a Bill Belichick Al -- connection over there Jeff hostetler. The former giants quarterback. It's his uncle -- helpful whatever for the good human interest"...

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Play from 7:25[7:25] ..." that you do nobody knows more than I do. How much a high school coach means to a player."...

Play from 8:14[8:14] ..." that influence their life the most one of their parents. And a high school. "...

Play from 8:25[8:25] ..." Clearly coach Belichick knows firsthand what the impact is of high school coaches -- all levels. On young players are right now -- linebacker Larry is I was gonna give me his take. Mary do you remember -- you know what kind of impact to your high school young coaches have on you."...

Play from 14:43[14:43] ..." Or Brady's big play fake resulting in a six yard bullet to Wes Welker. For the touchdown against Jacksonville and the divisional round of the play."...

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Play from 1:08[1:08]" Hi everybody and welcome the -- patriots today I'm Christina hacker at the beautiful day at Gillette Stadium today and work talking cornerbacks. The quarterback position has had a lot of turnover for the patriots this offseason. But rookie mini camp was any indication. They may have found a couple of quarterback keepers here's Brian -- more details."

Play from 1:35[1:35]" Second round pick Terrence Wheatley and fourth round selection Jonathan will might work exactly household names among the 2008 draft class. When players are drafted by the patriots however all that matters is whether there's a right --"

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Play from 2:44[2:44]" After producing on the field in college weekly tied for third all time interception that Colorado until I started Auburn. They may have opportunity to contribute quickly at the patriot defense as the 2008 season years. But both players said their rookie camp is not the time to make those assessment."

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Play from 3:30[3:30]" Well this may be the right year for rookie cornerback to step right into the patriots Ellis Hobbs is incumbent but he's only been around for three years and he's the longest tenured patriot quarterback. They've brought into the -- veteran Fernando Bryant Jason Webster a draft pick from last year and Mike Richardson but overall we Lee and nor will height. Could have an opportunity -- step right in this."

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Play from 6:25[6:25]" This past weekend -- they'll they'll check wrapped up camp with all the new -- the took the time in the middle of it all. To give advice to a group of a different kind."

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Play from 7:32[7:32]" After a morning practice young rookies attending patriots mini camp. Belichick related experience on the field to the group of youth coaches explaining his main philosophy and working with new and young players."

Play from 7:44[7:44]" We just really try to lay out what what we expect from the player and that's something that's -- relive. My overall -- as a coach Sosa there's one thing that I couldn't I would say who'll what are you when people ask me what are you believe and how do you try to coach your team that's what I would say it is."

Play from 8:02[8:02]" As the head coach prepares for the patriots 2008 season he also had some final words of encouragement for the youth coach is as they prepare for their upcoming season. There's usually two people that influence their life the most one of their parents. And a high school. "

Play from 8:25[8:25]" Clearly coach Belichick knows firsthand what the impact is of high school coaches -- all levels. On young players are right now -- linebacker Larry is I was gonna give me his take. Mary do you remember -- you know what kind of impact to your high school young coaches have on you."

Play from 8:40[8:40]" Huge impact huge impact I had two coaches really they're really played a huge rule and then me getting to where I am today Jerry Smith was my. Ninth and tenth grade school coach and then we moved to Texas where another amazing football coach -- Willard who. Probably you know along with Jerry was would not do this without those two guys that these two coaches both. Help me understand that obviously and then you know get this scholarship rice university and then. You know just give me the the foundation. In the work ethic. To help me here to in the college do well because. So how about cut solitaire you know those guys came in innovation at some point in the peace. What impact -- he had -- I've never been or better from coast. Every week. He gets us ready to play and somehow gets us. You know so focused. On there are no not accepting you know a victory in there okay we want. You know we come in Monday's after victory. It's still you know what we do get better and that is that's how you keep raising the bar. Let's go back to your rookie season -- all and coming in what was it like well it seems like it was yesterday even knows like -- I think thirteen years ago but. It was you know walking into the dolphins facility -- Marino's locker right there. We had I think eighteen former first round picks though. You know was a little intimidated and I got on the field I realize you know I can -- I can play with these guys -- so many guys drafted. Are projected it played very well with the special teams unit here. As the sport former captain was like getting this group of new -- and work well it's exciting you know this you know -- the talent that they bring in you know. Villains -- you know they always make a lot of good decisions -- of the draft and I'm sure that they're going to help this team on the field and from what I hear they're all great character guys and it's always. Could you hello welcome -- locker -- guys."

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Play from 12:19[12:19]" Welcome back to -- patriots today with a couple of transactions imagine as a result patriots rookie mini camp. Patriots signed Becky your nose tackles even compete just -- seven seasons with the dolphins. Also tight and every eight tight end at a -- lot out and finally -- I -- from North Dakota State University. Now at seven take a look at more candidates up for the 2007 play of the year here the choices for the basket -- Brady and moss pass play."

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