Ridley vs. Arrington skirmish

Tempers flare in the game of football even if it's between two teammates in training camp. On Tuesday in practice, Kyle Arrington leveled fumble prone Stevan Ridley, who actually held onto the ball. Ridley then got up and flung the ball at Arrington who responded by shoving Ridley.

Its not a big deal and it is even a good thing to happen. The Patriots need that competitive edge to be successful and that is what they're getting. When asked about the altercation Ridley explains it perfectly:

“It’s just camp, man. That’s all I can say about it. We’re competitors out here and we’re working hard out here and the days are getting long and that’s part of it.’’

And then Arrington reassures there no trouble between the two of them:

“It’s all love, you know. Whatever happens on the field, stays on the field. It’s an emotional game that’s played between emotional people and it’s all good. It’s all love, though, it’s all love at the end of the day.’’

Just leave at that. It's training camp and its great that tempers are flaring up because it shows the team is all football at this point. @joeloobs @PatriotsLife




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