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[6:38] ..." got three in particular to keep a close eye on Friday evening. Chad Jackson has been a disappointment thus far three catches for seventeen yards a lot of drops and communication troubles. You opportunities have been there for Jackson to step up his game but those opportunities dwindle and let's keep you take advantage. LaMont Jordan quickly made an impression upon being -- after camp started he would. -- biggest offensive bright spot two weeks ago before being"...

[7:45] ..." Ellis Ellis Hobbs -- about his former team made its IT Samuel is high priced free agent this past off season. Became an eagle on"...

[9:01] ..." depth issues at the offensive line they just recently added Mike Flanagan to the roster are we going to see him play Mara I."...

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[0:14]" Coming up -- Patriots today. The Eagles are flying into Gillette Stadium on Friday that Bryant was 83 things to watch for. Plus John -- is back Clinton hit some of pre season I think they'll be a little more intensity with the players which has always. And teachers say goodbye to an NFL leader and hall of Famer. Welcome to Toyota's Patriots today. Brought to you side that Toyota Tundra."

[0:46]" Hello everyone and welcome to -- Patriots today I'm -- accurate in the final day for the Patriots to prepare to host schools on Friday night. T -- they walk through today but will not be available for the media. Unfortunately we are beginning today with some sad news headed NFL players association gene Upshaw passed away on Wednesday night."

[1:07]" Gene Upshaw its fifteen year football career was devoted to the Raiders and he won two super doubles and made seven Pro Bowl appearance and he became the executive director NFL players association in 93. After ten years of service -- it's two free agency and a salary cap -- still used this to. Also and at times in a child became a member of the pro football Hall of Fame in nineteen sent. Patriots owner Robert crashed at this say about the loss leader of the players' union. I am deeply saddened today to learn and gene thoughts on this past. Season and I always admired and respect. Your hard work and perseverance -- accomplished so much in his life. Who's passionate about the game of football and dedicated much of his adult life to improving me. Not just for the benefit of the players for the benefit of all of our fans -- On behalf of my feeling in the entire New England Patriots organization. -- in our sincerest sympathies to his wife tearing he -- at Chelsea -- Team's legacy on the game will be lasting in his presence will be next. Gene -- was 63 years old."

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[2:45]" Starting Friday Patriots today. Unlike right here I'm confident. Join me in Bryant low for a five interaction as we give you RC. He had during a patent."

[3:04]" First time in the -- eight seed and I'm joined by John handle welcome back it's good to be back in time football. A lot of has -- with the Hall of Fame induction on to doing is the only other career Patriots and all over the weekend --"

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[3:34]" Like said it's time for some football right in the middle of pre season. What have you seen the Patriots and -- so far from the first two games."

[3:41]" The biggest thing they've gained as they go look at their rookies. That's predominately it. You guys really funny to me that. You know they even have the preceding -- seem like last year. Wade -- got an early start really strong. And went really. They seem to be. Tired they say the Cold War injury prone. So maybe -- is this year's slow down a little bit at the innings that you finish strong at the end. And whether that's part of the culture part of the thought process I don't know. But we haven't seen a lot of the veterans out on the field you know full and a lot of planes that so the theaters to see what happens."

[4:24]" They're making their third game against the Eagles agent is here. Tomorrow night what should be expected from -- game should roles be kind of more defined less mistakes maybe look at -- look like or think you'll see a lot of."

[4:36]" More than -- the better players. -- built. Grudge match. The Eagles still remember that game back simple little while back and you know I'm sure that there's no love lost -- the Patriots the the Eagles so I think they'll be a little more intensity with the players always here. In in that always brings -- vessel -- throw a little more time. I think you know you'll see a lot more playing time with the veterans. Maybe half three -- again."

[5:09]" Great thanks for joining us on. Thank you right now Brian -- going to take a look at the top three things to watch for against the Eagles."

[5:25]" No defense likes to be on the field for seventeen play nine and a half minute drive especially to started team. But that's what the Patriots based in their pre season outing against -- today. After the game and during this -- defensive starters -- that did that turn of events which set the tone for an ugly loss. We can expect to see ghost of the Patriots projected starting defense when he screwed up against the Eagles Friday night. And it will be an important test show more of a fight against the run and simply spinning off the will be key objective. That Cassell should get another crack at improving his performance but just as important. Will be the play of whichever QB follows task. Last week was Kevin O'Connell now with Matt Gutierrez apparently recovered from a bruise that kept him out of action last week. Perhaps he'll be the once -- extended look. Gutierrez had a mediocre outing against Baltimore beaten -- to two field goals but also accounted for two turnovers a strong performance. Take Gutierrez has what it takes to be the number -- but needless to say any quarterback they think after the -- Will be heavily scrutinized. Then again what every player be scrutinized we've got three in particular to keep a close eye on Friday evening. Chad Jackson has been a disappointment thus far three catches for seventeen yards a lot of drops and communication troubles. You opportunities have been there for Jackson to step up his game but those opportunities dwindle and let's keep you take advantage. LaMont Jordan quickly made an impression upon being -- after camp started he would. -- biggest offensive bright spot two weeks ago before being sidelined last week. If -- up against the Eagles and had another strong performance that could steal his spot on the final roster. Linebacker Gary -- this -- front runner for Patriot trend in undrafted rookie making -- Tech product on Friday. You may be seeing plenty more pain in September and beyond."

[7:26]" Boston in exchange Cuba but it just silent keeps on days to people's uniform. Not really Belmont is and they got money over there as. He I mean. -- it always feels -- initially. When you see a gaffe on the other team went you know it is what it is."

[7:45]" Ellis Ellis Hobbs -- about his former team made its IT Samuel is high priced free agent this past off season. Became an eagle on is returning to this -- for the first time at least the Patriots will know what to expect that there."

[7:57]" It's certainly the wide receivers a lot of against him they'll know this guy a little from practicing against him for so many years. An at all speed things you've been reaction is that and you know leave for a high priced free agent deal. But actually from a pure pure football standpoint with the Eagles it's an interesting situation is they have a glut of starting caliber quarterbacks blunt injuries of wide receiver when the game out of Philadelphia this week is should -- box there the Cardinals about it -- basically -- the quarterbacks. To Arizona for disgruntled wide receiver fumbled. It will be interesting to see how Philadelphia deal with that situation odds are definitely the scene you'll appearance here at the -- one on the field. And from a personal standpoint -- beat his former team. And -- also a lot of people are wondering are we -- every play. Well once he appeared on the practice field the other day on Wednesday that certainly needs some credence to meet you will play personally. I I don't think so pumped this could if there is a little bit of an issue with the foot why push it demise we'll just let it register over the course three season but. Definitely -- Phil -- had blocker soldiers Friday -- the end of the."

[9:00]" Okay -- depth issues at the offensive line they just recently added Mike Flanagan to the roster are we going to see him play Mara I."

[9:08]" No we're going to -- play tomorrow but he's a pretty good veteran to have -- only missed one game over the last four years with the depth issues the Patriots tapped specifically guard three of the top four guards are currently hurt -- not a real solid academic center he could be a very valuable data happens rosters as the -- yet."

[9:23]" Great that's going to do it our game preview of we will be blocking during the game tomorrow night live to make -- check that out because that can't. As always have all the highlights in recap for you. After the game. On Saturday so we'll see you then right here on the streets of."