Revis is helping contribute in any way possible. Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quarterback Tom Brady went right after cornerback Darrelle Revis in Thursday’s training camp practice, and it led to a touchdown. By Revis.
On a pass intended for Kenbrell Thompkins, Revis pulled down the pick and returned it for six, showing the kind of game-changing ability the Patriots wanted in their $16 million cover man.
“Great players make you pay,” Brady said after practice about what he learned on the play.
Revis is helping contribute in any way possible.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski continues to take a cautious road in his return from a torn ACL suffered last December. The Pro Bowler was cleared to practice to start camp but has yet to take part in any team action or contact drills.
“The side work is going good, I’m getting used to everything I can do,” Gronkowski said after Tuesday’s practice. “Doing conditioning, which is my number one factor right now, that’s what I can work out to the max — running around and getting my body used to everything. Working individually, listening to my coaches and getting my individual routes and blocking down to the best of my ability.”
Gronkowski has taken a lot of one-on-one reps against Revis with Brady at the trigger. The work as a talented practice field trio could benefit all three players.
“It’s good, (Revis) is a good player and it was good having him out there,” Gronkowski said of the drill that has been closely monitored by Bill Belichick. “Even though it wasn’t full or anything, just having him out their shadowing, running some routes, it’s good to get that work in and have a defender around you so you know what it’s like when it’s time for full speed. Any presence in front of my face trying to go against me brings out the competitiveness in me.”
