Bill Belichick Keeps Things Slow by Holding Patriots’ Third Walkthrough Friday

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Aug 6, 2010

FOXBORO, Mass. — Another day, another walkthrough.

The Patriots scheduled another walkthrough for Friday morning, but the afternoon session is expected to be in full pads. Things have really slowed down this week in Foxboro, which shows that head coach Bill Belichick prefers to focus on teaching over physicality at this point of training camp.

Cornerback Leigh Bodden, linebacker Gary Guyton, defensive lineman Ty Warren and offensive lineman Nick Kaczur were among the confirmed players who missed the session.

To get a closer look at the speed of New England's training camp, here's a detailed look at the Patriots' first 16 practices.

Thursday, July 29
Practice 1 — Morning session: Full pads
Practice 2 — Afternoon session: Full pads

Friday, July 30
Practice 3 — Morning session: Full pads
Practice 4 — Afternoon session: Full pads

Saturday, July 31
Practice 5 — Morning session: Walkthrough
Practice 6 — Afternoon session: Full pads

Sunday, Aug. 1
Practice 7 — Morning session: Full pads
Practice 8 — Afternoon session: Full pads

Monday, Aug. 2
Practice 9 — Morning session: Full pads (half speed)
Practice 10 — Night session: Full pads

Tuesday, Aug. 3
Practice 11 — Morning session: Walkthrough
Practice 12 — Afternoon session: Full pads

Wednesday, Aug. 4
Morning practice canceled
Practice 13 — Afternoon session: Shorts and shells

Thursday, Aug. 5
Practice 14 — Morning session: Full pads
Practice 15 — Afternoon session: Shorts and shells

Friday, Aug. 6
Practice 16 — Morning session: Walkthrough

Breakdown
The Patriots have held 11 practices in full pads, two in shorts and shells and three walkthroughs.

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