The Patriots were back at it Tuesday on the Gillette Stadium practice fields for day six of training camp, but this time the feeling of “real football” was in the air as the players sported pads for the first time.
A notable observation saw Cam Newton separate himself from Mac Jones in the quarterback battle, as Jones struggled with accuracy and reading coverage. He also threw two interceptions during competitive drills and nearly had a third that Anfernee Jennings dropped.
Newton meanwhile had a far more dominant showing.
PatsPulpit’s Ryan Spagnoli logged the total completions for both quarterbacks.
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Check out how the full session unfolded through all of the best sights and sounds shared across social media from the team and local media outlets below.
First day in pads for #Patriots rookie Mac Jones.
Welcome to the NFL. pic.twitter.com/bDWcNFZJgq
— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) August 3, 2021
Bill Belichick gathered the entire team together before the start of warmups and spoke for a minute or two. First time we've seen him do that this summer.
— Zack Cox (@zm_cox) August 3, 2021
Cam Newton and Kendrick Bourne are pumped for the first day of full pads at #Patriots camp. Follow @ezlazar for coverage from Foxboro.
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— Patriots on CLNS Media (@PatriotsCLNS) August 3, 2021
WR footwork drill pic.twitter.com/LBFBimYBiT
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 3, 2021
Kyle Dugger works on dropping into the deep half. #Patriots
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— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) August 3, 2021
Nice catch by @jkbmyrs5 pic.twitter.com/caXJVMTQSr
— 98.5 The Sports Hub (@985TheSportsHub) August 3, 2021
Christian Barmore just dominated the first one-on-one period of camp. Five decisive wins, no losses. Best player in the drill.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August 3, 2021
Highlight play: @jerrythornton1 catching a Quinn Nordin FG attempt that hooked a bit right into the media tent. Reliable hands from Jerry. Concentration on point.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 3, 2021
N'Keal Harry just boosted his trade value to two (2) clipboards.
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— Pick Six Podcast (@picksixpod) August 3, 2021
Cam Newton: a man of the people. pic.twitter.com/k9ObfVVGgo
— Mat Mlodzinski (@MatMlodzinski) August 3, 2021
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The #Patriots QBs jump into the middle linebacker spot for a drill. Mac has the number and Cam has the footwork. Belichick does love flexibility. pic.twitter.com/TBQlMBQffZ
— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) August 3, 2021
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Ain’t nothing change #LFG https://t.co/dagjsXlVIv
— Brandon Bolden (@BB_HulkSmash) August 3, 2021
A message from @Jonathan_Jones2 on Day 6?? of #PatsCamp pic.twitter.com/OImegYWT0Y
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 3, 2021
"Physicality is one of the most important things in the game…to get back to that felt good."
Patriots players talk first #PatsCamp practice in pads. pic.twitter.com/lBV6yNh5c9
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 3, 2021
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