The New England Patriots’ prolonged stretch away from the practice field elicited different reactions from different players.
Some found it difficult to maintain peak physical condition without the amenities and on-site training typically available at Gillette Stadium. Others struggled with the mental grind as they sat through hours of virtual meetings and concocted their own at-home workouts.
Chase Winovich felt differently.
The Patriots’ emerging outside linebacker said Thursday he actually appreciated the time he was able to spend away from the facility in the wake of Stephon Gilmore’s and Byron Cowart’s positive coronavirus tests.