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Boston Globe
31-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Patriots training camp, Day 8: What we're watching for Thursday
Thursday's training camp schedule Thursday's practice is open to fans, with access beginning at 9:15 a.m. If you'll be one of the many in attendance at Gillette, here are some tips: ▪ Pick a low vantage point for individual drills, a high one for team drills. ▪ Memorize the roster and jersey numbers cold. ▪ Take note of the pairings and combinations. ▪ Grade the one-on-one battles, and be descriptive. ▪ Take note of the game situations. Advertisement ▪ Listen to what the coaches are telling the players. Practice begins at 10 a.m. Head coach Mike Vrabel is not speaking to the media, but players will after practice. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up What to know for Thursday ▪ Bradyn Swinson appreciates his rookie responsibilities that have kept him busy in the grocery store. 'I got big boys in my room, like Keion [White] and [K'Lavon Chaisson], so they always want snacks,' said Swinson, who has been tasked with keeping the snack table stocked. 'But they're eating 'old-head snacks' like Nilla Wafers and stuff. Like, what are we doing? 'I got some Nilla Wafers. I got some Gushers — those are really for me. Don't tell them I said that,' he added with a small smile. 'I got some fruit snacks. They got sunflower seeds. Let me see what else … I got some Chex Mix, too. Advertisement 'And then Harold [Landry] … Harold runs through Essentia water like he's breathing oxygen. I don't understand it. I probably refilled him about six or seven times. But you know? I'm enjoying doing it. It's a blessing to be here. So I'll do whatever they tell me to do.' ▪ Center Garrett Bradbury didn't practice Wednesday With Bradbury out, the Patriots turned to Ben Brown as the starting center and Cole Strange as the backup. Rookie Jared Wilson, who had been taking snaps at center and left guard, settled in as the starting left guard. ▪ Cornerback Carlton Davis again did not practice, though Vrabel indicated his repeated absences could be part of load management. 'Just making sure that he's ready to go,' Vrabel said. 'It's a long season, veteran player.' Linebacker Jahlani Tavai missed his third straight day, while rookie defensive tackle Joshua Farmer missed his second. Wide receiver Mack Holins and tackle Vederian Lowe remained sidelined on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list. Linebacker Harold Landry, too, did not practice but had a veteran's rest day, according to Vrabel. ▪ Stefon Diggs had the highlight of the day Wednesday. The 31-year-old made an impressive connection with quarterback Drake Maye over the middle. Diggs caught the pass in stride and showed nice acceleration, posting some good yards after the catch. In 11-on-11 work, Diggs had 13 snaps and finished with three catches on three targets. Advertisement Katie McInerney can be reached at
Boston Globe
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Rookie Bradyn Swinson doing all he can to make the Patriots, and to keep the snack table well-stocked for the veterans
For Swinson, the extra level of responsibility means hitting up the snack aisle at a local store. He ran down a typical shopping list. 'I got big boys in my room, like Keion [White] and [K'Lavon Chaisson], so they always want snacks,' he said. 'But they're eating 'old-head snacks' like Nilla Wafers and stuff. Like, what are we doing?' Advertisement 'I got some Nilla Wafers. I got some Gushers — those are really for me. Don't tell them I said that,' he added with a small smile. 'I got some fruit snacks. They got sunflower seeds. Let me see what else … I got some Chex Mix, too. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'And then Harold [Landry] … Harold runs through Essentia water like he's breathing oxygen. I don't understand it. I probably refilled him about six or seven times. But you know? I'm enjoying doing it. It's a blessing to be here. So I'll do whatever they tell me to do.' For Swinson, who said all the rookie stuff is 'like you're crossing over into a fraternity,' loading up on snacks is a small price to pay for the chance to learn from veteran pass rushers such as White and Landry. Taken in the fifth round by the Patriots, the 6-foot-4-inch, 255-pounder carved out a reputation as a talented situational pass rusher at LSU. He was named second-team All-SEC as a senior, and led the Tigers with 13 tackles for loss and 8.5 sacks. Advertisement The Patriots finished last in the league with 28 sacks last season — a number all the more striking considering nine came in a win over the Bears. Swinson, even in a situational role, could pay dividends in coming into 2025. Currently projected as a backup defensive end/edge rusher, the rookie welcomes the opportunity to serve as a substitute DoorDasher for the veterans if some of their on-field knowledge can rub off. Related : 'I have guys like Harold who have been in the league for seven or eight years, and seeing how he gets off the ball,' Swinson said. 'I have guys like Keion who are the bigger-frame guys. I'm kind of in-between. But having multiple guys who I can go to that can just help me with a lot with moves. 'Just learning the game and just taking me under their wing. They all took me under their wing like it was nothing, and I appreciate them for it.' On Wednesday, Swinson had a chance to flash in one-on-one drills. Going against college teammate Will Campbell, Swinson showed off a nifty spin move, beating the first-round pick to the inside. Asked about the head-to-head matchup with Campbell, Swinson pointed to their time together in Baton Rouge as another teaching tool. Advertisement 'Iron sharpens iron, you know?' Swinson said. 'That's just going back to two years. Two years being at LSU going to each other. Just good work going to each other. I feel like me and Will know each other real well. I feel like we know each other better than anybody else out there because we were in college together for a long time. 'He's always been a guy that's been poised. He's always been able to block the outside noise. I love Will … He keeps me on straight, too, because just seeing his mind-set from college and just carrying over to the league, it's like he focuses on his skill and just stuff he wants to get better at. But he doesn't really listen to the expectations and everything. He just focused on what he's got going on.' At the end of his session with reporters, Swinson had to rush with his hands full and a shopping list for the veterans. Just another day for a rookie in the NFL. 'Just doing what I've got to do,' he shrugged. Christopher Price can be reached at
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Super Bowl Snack Attack: L.A.'s Best Bites for Game Day
_YOU'D PROBABLY BE lucky to get a bowl of Chex Mix if you attended a house party for the first Super Bowl, held in L.A. in 1967. Today, some hosts knock themselves out, spending days preparing vast spreads of homemade treats or building miniature stadiums out of cardboard and chazerai. 'Super Bowl is usually chips and salsa,' says Chrys Chrys of Papa Cristo's, the legendary Greek restaurant and market that anchors the city's Byzantine-Latino Quarter. 'But then you've got people who want to show respect to their guests and show them a nice party.'We won't tell anyone if you substitute some of these takeout treasures in place of a scratch-made spread. All of it will likely be gone before Compton's own Kendrick Lamar takes the stage at halftime. And the beef from Baby Blues BBQ ain't gonna start a feud with Drake._ Jameson's Pub WITH LOCATIONS in Hollywood, Santa Monica and Culver City, Jameson's Pub is not only a packed spot for Super Bowl watching, it's also a great place for takeout bites. The pub is famous for its mouth-watering prime rib sliders, which is our pick no matter what team you root for. » Multiple locations, Ggiata Delicatessen FIVE NEW JERSEY expats decided to recreate their favorite Italian deli experience in L.A. with Ggiata. Their Ultimate Game Day Feast includes lemon garlic parm wings, honey buffalo wings and hot habanero wings, plus buttermilk tenders with sweet jalapeño ranch. Add on their indulgent limoncello olive oil cake or homemade chocolate chip cookies and you'll be the MVP of your party. » Multiple locations, Papa Cristo's THREE GENERATIONS OF the Chrys family have been serving up Greek specialties at Papa Cristo's. 'Our kebab bar works very well for a nice party,' says owner Chrys Chrys. 'You get a choice of either lamb, chicken, beef or falafel; a bowl of tzatziki; hummus; hot pita; and cold pita. It's a whole spread.' » 2771 W. Pico Blvd., Pico-Union, Baby Blues BBQ AFTER A DEVASTATING fire at their Venice location in 2022, Baby Blues BBQ on Lincoln Boulevard is back and better than ever. This BBQ emporium has been a favorite for grill fanatics, and now's the time to place Super Bowl orders. There is no beating the family platter — a delectable mix of a half-rack of baby back ribs and a half-rack of Memphis-style ribs — or any meat combo with two sides and dream-worthy cornbread. » 444 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, El Cholo THE ORIGINAL EL CHOLO in Harvard Heights had already been serving up their famous tamales for decades when the first Super Bowl was played at the L.A. Coliseum in 1967. Bring home their Tailgate Special, a combo for 10 guests that includes two quarts of fresh guacamole, bountiful chips and a gallon of their famous margaritas — that's two for everybody! » Multiple locations, Taste L.A.'s Best! From iconic restaurants to hidden gems, discover the top dining experiences with LAMag's Food Newsletter. Subscribe below or by clicking here.
Buzz Feed
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Which One Of My Celebrity Crushes Is The Hottest?
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