Best Of Social Media: A Look Inside The Final Week Of Patriots OTA’s
The New England Patriots wrapped up the third and final week of organized team activities this week at Gillette Stadium.
Two notable storylines for this week included the return of veteran linebacker Dont’a Hightower on Thursday after a season away from the team after opting out over COVID-19 safety concerns.
Also on Thursday, tight end Hunter Henry left practice with a leg injury but NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport later reported it was “nothing serious”.
Meanwhile quarterback Cam Newton missed the full week of practice following the right hand injury he sustained last week, enabling more rep opportunities for the trio of Jarrett Stidham, Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer.
“He’s doing all right. He won’t participate today but he’s getting better,” Belichick said of Newton Thursday morning. “He’s not out there but I think he’ll be all right.”
Check out some of the best sights and sounds from the Gillette Stadium practice fields, as OTA’s conclude below. The offseason will then formally finish up after mandatory minicamp scheduled for June 15-17th when the whole team will be in attendance together for the first time.
Bringing the energy. pic.twitter.com/EsonyRDRZ3
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 4, 2021
Mac Jones to Hunter Henry pic.twitter.com/uO6L5QDBJD
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) June 10, 2021
Brian Hoyer end zone fade to Devin Asiasi pic.twitter.com/4XkyA8Dodk
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) June 10, 2021
The special teams unit working on downing punts at the goal line pic.twitter.com/damiPYPJzS
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) June 10, 2021
Jake Bailey had the distance on a 70-yard field goal try (albeit an uncontested one off a tee). Pushed it just right.
The apparently multitalented Joe Cardona also drilled one from 45 yards.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) June 10, 2021
Patriots rookie WR Tre Nixon said Ernie Adams was the first person he saw when he walked into Gillette Stadium. Adams was the one who made the decision to draft him.
"I'm in his debt. I owe him a lot, man." pic.twitter.com/775x4832rf
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) June 10, 2021
A look at the Patriots’ wide receivers. (No Nelson Agholor today) pic.twitter.com/Y57IAbYhjC
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) June 10, 2021
Mac Jones says Cam Newton has given him the nickname “Mac and Cheese.” pic.twitter.com/QRp4eUTP6P
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 10, 2021
Mac Jones and the tight ends, with constant instruction from Josh McDaniels. pic.twitter.com/Jk3PC7lpUU
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) June 10, 2021
Here Stevenson catches a pass out of the backfield from Jarrett Stidham (4). https://t.co/1xnKpTtzVM pic.twitter.com/rrKF3XWfHu
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) June 10, 2021
In this clip, as Brian Hoyer (5) throws, Kendrick Bourne (84) works with receivers coach Mick Lombardi before adjusting to a pass from Jarrett Stidham. pic.twitter.com/B1nmhUANWV
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) June 10, 2021
A look at Mac Jones (50) connecting with Hunter Henry (85), who’s been in Foxborough throughout OTA’s. pic.twitter.com/lwJbNxgQDa
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) June 10, 2021
Jarrett Stidham (4) throws to Damien Harris (37), J.J. Taylor (42) and Rhamondre Stevenson (53). pic.twitter.com/g0GmU98ynA
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) June 10, 2021
After Gunner Olszewski (80) earned All-Pro honors as a punt returner in 2020, he continues to work toward an increased role at receiver. pic.twitter.com/S7wXO9QF0C
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) June 10, 2021
As the 3rd media-accessible @patriots practice, Thursday’s OTA marked our first look in 2021 at Dont’a Hightower (54), Devin McCourty, J.C. Jackson (27) and Trent Brown, among others. https://t.co/GtxR4rblFX
— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) June 10, 2021
Mac Jones is tough on himself and you can see it.
Jones' throw is low to Devin Asiasi, he lets him know, 'my bad'. Next pass he corrects it and has better ball placement to Hunter Henry. pic.twitter.com/RVavyfYvFt
— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) June 10, 2021
📹 @MacJones_10 with the ALPHA snap count at #Patriots practice today #WBZ pic.twitter.com/pbLK0VLgF3
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) June 10, 2021
If ya know ya know! #weback #patsnation pic.twitter.com/rVUwBit84v
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) June 10, 2021
📹 Josh McDaniels coaching @MacJones_10 at today's #Patriots practice #WBZ thanks @MikeT_Tweets pic.twitter.com/XTtZ9xI2kW
— Joe Giza (@JoeGiza) June 10, 2021
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