Patriots rookie WR Taylor Price has shown impressive route-running skills on the practice field so far.
Matt Patricia is running the Pats’ defense during minicamp, while Bill O’Brien oversees the offense.
First-round pick Devin McCourty is pushing Darius Butler and Shawn Springs to start at left cornerback.
Despite speculation that he could move to safety or even wide receiver, Patriots seventh-round pick Zac Robinson is practicing strictly at quarterback so far.
The Patriots are using fourth-round pick Aaron Hernandez as a “move” tight end, while second-round pick Rob Gronkowski practices as an in-line blocker.
A 4-3 defensive end at Florida, Patriots second-rounder Jermaine Cunningham is practicing at right outside linebacker.