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USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots rep admits it'll be hard keeping standout rookie UDFA off roster
Patriots rep admits it'll be hard keeping standout rookie UDFA off roster New England Patriots undrafted rookie Efton Chism III is making the sort of waves no one expected this early in the offseason work. Training camp hasn't even started, and it is already obvious that the former Eastern Washington standout is going to be hard to keep off the final roster. Boston Sports Journal's Greg Bedard believes it's time to start taking Chism seriously after watching him rack up receptions in competitive 11-on-11s during organized team activities (OTAs). There are currently 12 receivers on the Patriots' roster. Even if that number is cut in half after training camp, it's hard to see Chism failing to make the team. "I think I've used the phrase, 'It's going to be hard to keep [Chism] off the roster'. I actually heard that exact phrasing from somebody the other day after practice, somebody with the Patriots," Bedard said on the Greg Bedard Patriots Podcast. "Look, the guy gets open really well quickly, and he catches the ball. There was one stretch, I think it was four passes out of like six that he caught in the practice at the point where I looked over at [NBC Sports Boston's] Phil Perry, and I was like, 'Phil, are they going to throw to anybody else in this practice?'" Chism had seven receptions on seven targets at Monday's open OTAs practice. There are many similarities in his style of play to former Patriots greats, like Julian Edelman and Danny Amendola. He's scrappy in the slot with quick feet and a knack for peeling away from defenders, getting open and catching the ball. His ability to separate consistently stands out immediately in an offense that lacked true separators last season. It's only the month of June, and the Chism hype train is full steam ahead for mandatory minicamp and training camp. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots insider compares New England's rookie RB to a Philadelphia sports legend
Patriots insider compares New England's rookie RB to a Philadelphia sports legend Boston sports reporter Greg Bedard compared rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson to Eagles legend Brian Westbrook When the Philadelphia Eagles were toppled by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 39, it left a sick feeling in all of our stomachs. When we later learned of, shall we say, the Pats' creative winning techniques, we all asked ourselves if some sort of foul play might have been afoot. That theory was tossed back and forth until Super Bowl 52, when the Birds earned some satisfying revenge. Who would have thought that, more than seven years later, New England would back Philly as an unexpected ally? The Patriots back the Eagles, and one of New England's rookies is compared to a Philly sports legend. Everyone has their fingers crossed for a successful title defense. Still, regardless of how things turn out, when the story of this season is told, the proposal to ban the tush push and the Eagles' day in court will be mentioned. Philadelphia survived said ban by two votes and a 22-10 advantage. That doubles as the final score of their Wild Card Round win over the Green Bay Packers. You can't make that stuff up. Here are the ten teams that sided with them. Let history show that, when it came down to it and the Birds needed the Pats to come through, they did (and so did some friends down in New Orleans). In New England's case, however, an occasional adversary became an ally for a day, and the legality of the Eagles' controversial play was preserved for at least one more season. Another intriguing parallel came earlier. A well-known Boston sports beat writer, Greg Bedard, recently spoke with Greg Cosell, and the legend wasted no time comparing Pats rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson to a Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame and 75th Anniversary Team member, Brian Westbrook. 'I came away feeling that they were kind of shades of Brian Westbrook in his game. He's explosive. He's a very good receiver. There's a physicality to the way he plays.' We can see it, somewhat. We'll see what happens when Henderson suits up for real NFL action because, right now, he has a long way to go before he can lay claim to being in the same class as one of the most significant chess pieces and most versatile players in pro football's history.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Springwater Township navigates resignation of another CAO
For the second time in recent months, the Township of Springwater is searching for a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), following the departure of interim CAO Doug Herron. In a statement to CTV News Wednesday afternoon, township officials confirmed Herron had left the role 'to pursue other interests.' The Township said the recruitment process for a permanent CAO remains a top priority. 'Our ongoing search for a permanent Chief Administrative Officer reflects our commitment to strategic growth and effective service delivery to our community,' noted Renee Ainsworth with the Township. Related Articles >>Springwater CAO steps down, heads to Barrie amid boundary dispute talks>>Springwater outlines interim plan to fill role of CAO>>Springwater Township to consider opposition to strong mayor powers Doug Herron Doug Herron is the interim CAO of the Township of Springwater (Courtesy: Township of Springwater). Herron had been appointed to the interim role in January, following the sudden resignation of former CAO Jeff Schmidt in December. Schmidt's exit came during a sensitive period as Springwater prepared for potential boundary negotiations with the City of Barrie. Schmidt accepted a position as Barrie's general manager of community and corporate services. In the weeks that followed, council brought in Herron on as interim CAO, along with Greg Bedard as interim deputy CAO. Herron brought more than two decades of experience to the role, primarily from his time with the Town of Wasaga Beach. Now, Herron's departure marks another chapter in what has become a revolving door at Springwater's top administrative position. 'While transitions can present challenges, they are essential for achieving our long-term objectives and fulfilling our commitment to the residents of Springwater,' the Township's statement continued. No further details were provided about the reasons for Herron's resignation.
