Football Practice Schedules

Pats' Welker, Brady try to schedule workouts

This offseason, however, the main connection the quarterback and receiver have made is by telephone, as Brady is working out in California, while Welker is in Florida.

"We actually just talked [Friday]. We talk quite a bit and stay in touch and kind of see how each other is doing and what we're working on and new things we like or don't like or whatever," Welker said Saturday at his Old Spice Football Camp at Bishop Fenwick High School.

"We're always trying to coordinate a schedule. He's really busy, I'm really busy. It's kind of tough just not being able to go up to the Patriots' facility and really get together and do something, but we're working on our schedules to get together and make sure we do something."

Welker chose Florida as his home base this offseason, in part because he still has a full-time home there from his days with the Miami Dolphins . He's been working out at Pete Bommarito Performance Systems with anywhere from 30 to 40 other NFL players, a group including the Chicago Bears ' Matt Forte and Greg Olsen . Having a trainer who is familiar with him, as well as a "one-stop shop" for all his needs -- e.g. workout facilities, massage, swimming pool, etc. -- also factored in to his workout-location decision.

Meanwhile, Brady has been based in California, in part because of family considerations. He is working his way back from January foot surgery.

For his part, Welker is feeling as good as he has since 2009.

"I've actually been able to train instead of rehabbing. It's been a world of difference," he said. "I've been able to bench press for the first time. I've been able to squat, because of my shoulder I can [now] reach back there to grab the bar. Some of those things are kind of key when it comes to football."

"I feel so much better," Welker continued. "The running, there's no achiness. It's just being able to go out there and being able to do everything I've been able to do in the past and not have the aches and pains in the morning or any time through it all."

In that sense, it's been a productive offseason for Welker, even if he wishes there were more structured team activities.

Welker thinks some of the offseason camps that players from other teams have held have value, although they can't duplicate what it's like to go through meetings with coaches and then bring those football X's and O's to life on the practice field. He believes rookies are going to have a hard time making an impact this season without being part of minicamps, and that plans are in the works to get many of the Patriots players -- young and old -- together.

NM State Football Announces Spring Practice Schedule - New Mexico ...

From 11:20 to 1 p.m.

The Aggies hit the field in the first full week of April and practice runs until April 30th. Practices are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. and Saturday mornings from 11:20 a.m. to 1 p.m. The spring game will be held on April 30th at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Game time for the spring game has not been set. The Aggies will also hold a practice this spring on Sunday, April 17 from 7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.

All practices are open to public and middle and high school coaches and players are strongly urged to attend.

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