The rains moved out and the heat returned, making it feel more like a training camp practice should. The two-hour session was held in full pads.

** In one of the early drills, Tom Brady tried to make a one-handed catch and when he missed a disappointing "oooh" went up from the fans. Brady, in mock disgust, kicked the ball across the field.

** In one of the drills everyone loves (at least those of us in the media) -- pass blocking, or running back vs. linebacker -- some players shined while others didn't fare so well. Jerod Mayo blew up Kyle Eckel on his first try, but Sammy Morris and Laurence Maroney both did a good job of keeping the rookie contained when they went head-to-head. Tedy Bruschi twice did well against Heath Evans, though Evans won the battle against the other 'backers he faced. Undrafted rookie BenJarvus Green-Ellis did not show well in his tries, earning him a stern talking-to from running backs coach Ivan Fears when the drill was over.

** Anthony Clement, who did not fare well in yesterday evening's practice, didn't seem to endear himself to offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia today either. At one point, Clement had to run a lap, though it the slowest lap you've ever seen.

** There were a couple of "trick" plays practiced, one a double-fake and long pass attempt from Tom Brady to Randy Moss, and the other a fake field goal.