Eli Raridon shows improvement as Patriots prepare for preseason debut

Eli Raridon, rookie tight end for the New England Patriots, has demonstrated notable progress during training camp, aided by coaching from Mike Vrabel. In a recent scrimmage against teammates, Raridon caught multiple passes from quarterback Drake Maye, although his team lost 22-15. Raridon attributes his speed and comfort in the NFL to a new mentality encouraged by Vrabel, emphasizing the importance of playing fast and understanding the offense. He is set to make his NFL preseason debut next Thursday against the Indianapolis Colts.

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