Cam Newton took every opportunity to mock N’Keal Harry this summer.
During the New England Patriots educational camp, Newton revealed that he had nicknamed Harry “Doughboy,” which he said in reference to the “off-field dexterity” of the time of year. The duo’s traditional handshake is an excavation in Harry’s hair, which Newton insists is artificially improved.
Harry, who was still at school when Newton joined the NFL in 2011, is not afraid to be the target of those jokes, as in just two months he has already forged fraternal ties with his new quarterback.
“It’s a very smart connection,” the 22-year-old said Friday at a video convention. “He’s often like an older brother. He guides me through a lot of things. It helped me a lot. “
“Obviously, he revels a lot in this league, so having him there, I think, the camp helped me a lot. He did a wonderful task by passing my arm around me and guiding me through everything. “
Harry is questionable for Sunday’s first game of the season against the Miami Dolphins due to a shoulder injury, but said he felt “really good. “
“I’m incredibly excited to do things and get out on game day,” he said. “I can’t wait. “
As a rookie last year, Harry had to wait until mid-November to make his NFL debut after a preseason injury put him on the injured reserve.
The lack of 10 weeks of education slowed Harry’s progression and weakened his relationship with quarterback Tom Brady, who sporadically controlled on his return, catching 12 passes in 24 goals for 105 yards and two touchdowns in seven games.
The Patriots will expect much more from their 2019 first-round selection at this time of year. Newton said Harry, who missed three internships at the start of the education camp, has “taken giant steps from where he was. “
“I definitely feel more comfortable,” Harry says, “For me, (my knowledge) of the game’s eBook is one thing, and I feel more stable. This is my year of moment in the league, my year at the moment as a professional athlete, and this year I feel much more like a professional than the previous one. Year.
“I think having this year in my credit helped me take the steps in the right direction and that’s all I needed.
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