Best Of Social Media: Day 1 Of Patriots Joint Practices With The New York Giants
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The New England Patriots began the first of two joint practices with the New York Giants on the Gillette Stadium practice fields on Wednesday in some tough late summer heat.
A notable storyline heading into the session was how would quarterback Mac Jones perform with starting quarterback reps due to the absence of Cam Newton over a “misunderstanding” with COVID-19 protocols?
As it turns out, Jones wound up taking full advantage of the newfound opportunity and put together his best outing of the summer, at one point even completing 14 consecutive passes against the Giants defense.
The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan shared more of his thoughts from day one over Twitter.
Mac Jones just completed 18 straight passes against the Giants in team drills around one "sack." His streak ended with a pass tipped at the ling of scrimmage
He's 24-of-28 overall. He's taken two sacks, by my count.
This has been his best practice as a Patriot.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 25, 2021
– Jones finished his closing 2-minute drill with perfect throws: a 30-yard corner route to Jakobi Meters that split two defenders and back-corner TD strike to James White.
– Belichick went out his way to give Jones an atta boy after.
– Meyers caught 7 of 8 passes in team drills.— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 25, 2021
As for how the rest of practice went, you can check out additional sights and sounds shared across social media below.
Hunter Henry (red jersey) running an under route during positional drills. pic.twitter.com/edeKtoTvAi
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 25, 2021
Mac Jones ➡️ Hunter Henry #Patriots pic.twitter.com/m4MsACUmx5
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) August 25, 2021
TE Hunter Henry, in the red No. 85 non-contact jersey, gets some work in early in practice. pic.twitter.com/pJsR8Rbw6P
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 25, 2021
Footwork drill for the Patriots running backs pic.twitter.com/76t2oRky1V
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 25, 2021
JJ Taylor is so fast pic.twitter.com/EjDPsxjW8j
— Mark Daniels (@MarkDanielsPJ) August 25, 2021
#Patriots RBs Rhamondre Stevenson and J.J. Taylor work on blocking with each other. The team seems to be showing a lot of faith in them after trading Sony Michel this morning. pic.twitter.com/RIFvGHIpKv
— Matt Dolloff (@mattdolloff) August 25, 2021
Mac Jones hits Jakobi Meyers in a half-speed red zone drill. pic.twitter.com/umBIXWg7gC
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 25, 2021
Mac Jones to Jakobi Meyers in the end zone pic.twitter.com/xaWy1G2Qbr
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 25, 2021
Fight! A melee just broke out between Patriots OLs and Giants DLs during 1-on-1s. Didn’t catch what sparked it, but every player on both teams jumped in. Spotted Isaiah Wynn and Korey Cunningham at the bottom of the pile. Every Pats OL and coach Carmen Bricillo ran a lap after
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) August 25, 2021
Highlight-reel touchdown pass from Mac Jones to Jakobi Meyers over Logan Ryan and Darnay Holmes. Around 35 yards. Meyers was slow to get up after the play, but he’s staying on the sideline.
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) August 25, 2021
Out here competing. @thatLGUY | #PatsCamp pic.twitter.com/cYauJ8TC8U
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 25, 2021
https://twitter.com/JoeGiza/status/1430578791181692932?s=20
A few familiar faces in the house today. pic.twitter.com/e2HZQm2LES
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 25, 2021
https://twitter.com/JoeGiza/status/1430570854157590530?s=20
BB & JBJ. pic.twitter.com/MBPw0tCDi3
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 25, 2021
"Overall, I thought it was a productive day for the offense."
Patriots players talk Day 1 of Giants joint practices. pic.twitter.com/mghG904jXZ
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 25, 2021
Stringing days together. pic.twitter.com/mrYV59X8bG
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 26, 2021
The Patriots will be back in action for day two tomorrow with the Giants in the last public practice in Foxborough this season before they travel to New Jersey this weekend for the preseason finale.
Posted Under: 2021 Patriots Training Camp
Tags: Anfernee Jennings Cam Newton Gunner Olszewski Hunter Henry Jakobi Meyers JJ Taylor Lawrence Guy Mac Jones Rhamondre Stevenson Ted Karras
