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Keion White’s mental growth setting the stage for Year 2 jump

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New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was asked this spring if any player has impressed him through the early stages of the offseason. He singled out just one player: defensive lineman Keion White.

Entering his second NFL season, White feels like his game can reach another level — particularly due to the mental side of things.

“Slowing down, being able to anticipate. I know what I have,” White said Thursday after training camp.

“Last year I was more so worried about doing my job and not messing up… Now I have a grasp of the defense — I already know what my job is, I’m confident in it.