FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots had perfect practice attendance the Wednesday before their season-opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with all 53 players on the active roster and 10 practice-squadders on the field.
The Patriots play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night at Gillette Stadium.
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Despite working out seven players Wednesday, there were no new faces on the roster or practice squad.
In the brief glimpse of practice open to the media, secondary/safeties coach Steve Belichick was working with defensive linemen, while defensive line coach Bret Bielema was putting safeties through a drill. Then they switched.
A good look at one of the several stations that Patriots players rotated to early in practice; here, the safeties work on disengaging and then making a tackle (and Terrence Brooks adds a little extra pop at the end). pic.twitter.com/TTd3ursBxa
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 4, 2019
It seems the Patriots like versatility out of their coaches, as well.
