New England Patriots 2008 Training Camp Preview
(Sports Network) -REPORT DATES: Rookies July 24th, Veterans July 24th SITE: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA CAMP OBJECTIVES: New England made an offseason effort to get younger defensively, excising the likes of linebackers Junior Seau and Rosevelt Colvin along with defensive back Eugene Wilson, and also watching corners Asante Samuel (Eagles) and Randall Gay (Saints) escape via free agency. Linebacker Victor Hobson (Jets), cornerback Fernando Bryant (Lions), and rookie corner Terrence Wheatley (Colorado) are among the new Pats defenders the team is hoping to see a spark from early-on. The biggest change on the record-setting offense is at the No. 3 receiver slot, where Donte' Stallworth (Browns) is out and Jabar Gaffney and Chad Jackson will be among those seeking a more expanded role. Otherwise, it has been eerily quiet in Foxboro, which is just the way that Belichick guy prefers it. PRESEASON SCHEDULE: Aug 7 - vs. Baltimore, 7:30 PM Aug 17 - at Tampa Bay, 8:00 PM Aug 22 - vs. Philadelphia, 7:30 PM Aug 28 - at NY Giants, 7:00 PM
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