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9 things you should know from Day 1 of Patriots minicamp

By Connor Fulton

Jun 7, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Ball boys prepare balls for New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7), quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during mini camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 7, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Ball boys prepare balls for New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7), quarterback Tom Brady (12) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during mini camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 30, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Aaron Dobson (17) before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Aaron Dobson was the best receiver on the field.

Without top targets Edelman and Amendola at Patriots minicamp, Dobson took advantage and made jaw-dropping plays all day. The highlights were an impressive crossing pattern grab against Butler and then a 50-yard touchdown by way of a one-handed catch over Darryl Roberts.

Could it be another year, another summer of impressive play from Dobson? Hopefully the fourth-year veteran stays healthy and actually produces consistently in the regular season.

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2. Shea McClellin continues to work at the edge.

Over the weekend, we told you about the Patriots initially training McClellin at defensive end, and Perillo reports that the Pats are continuing to keep McClellin at the edge. If that continues, it makes one wonder who the No. 3 linebacker will be behind Jamie Collins and Dont’a Hightower.

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1. Joe Thuney working in at center.

As evidenced by the white towel around his waist, it looks like Thuney is getting reps at center. The Patriots’ second selection in the 2016 NFL Draft is as versatile as they come having played all five positions on the offensive line in college, so it’s not surprising to see the Patriots testing Thuney’s skills at center early on.

If Thuney can also play center, that gives the Patriots not one, not two, but three guard/center hybrids along with Stork and sophomore pro David Andrews.

Next: Depth chart prediction: Pre-minicamp edition

Stay tuned tomorrow morning here on Musket Fire for another one of these Patriots minicamp reports.

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