Best Of Social Media: Sights and Sounds From The First Two Days Of Minicamp

The New England Patriots kicked off mandatory minicamp this week as the Boston media gets another early look at the making of the 2022 team.

Beginning on Tuesday, practice got off to a lighter start as the players remained unpadded and featured minimal contact with mostly individual or positional work.

However, as 985 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth later reported, Tuesday’s session soon shifted and featured the offense working against the defense, and “the tempo was above the walkthrough level we’ve seen so far”.

You can out some more of the best tweets covering Tuesday’s session below.

https://twitter.com/ByChrisMason/status/1534230051612463105?s=20&t=7SjSkZWdqZUmzuV0PQdBpA

Mac Jones opened minicamp by completing 21 of 23 passes. Started with 20 consecutive completions. He was 7 of 9 in 11-on-11s.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) June 7, 2022

Here’s a look at some Patriots receivers drills. Hunter Henry joined the receivers for this period. pic.twitter.com/3DzwSqCDaz

— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) June 7, 2022

Here’s a look at Patriots defensive back hands drills pic.twitter.com/B0dRN2JO2n

— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) June 7, 2022

Tyquan Thornton runs through initial wide receiver drills. He later worked as a gunner on special teams. pic.twitter.com/eK01o2ipBJ

— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) June 7, 2022

https://twitter.com/McKennAnalysis/status/1534231976214941700?s=20&t=7SjSkZWdqZUmzuV0PQdBpA

Malcolm Butler back. pic.twitter.com/VlokDfDMtp

— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) June 7, 2022

There was a bit of a scrum at the very end of practice. Matthew Judon recovered a fumble, and Cole Strange tackled him from the ground. Judon seemed to take exception, and the two had to be separated.

— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) June 7, 2022

Good look at a pass breakup drill, featuring Jalen Mills @greengoblin #Patriots pic.twitter.com/rc69dJnFvb

— Jim McBride (@globejimmcbride) June 7, 2022

Three-act structure by Malcolm Butler. The leap. The catch. The landing, two feet in bounds. pic.twitter.com/cbjVT5mhqt

— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) June 8, 2022

“Every time you touch the ball, you want good results to happen.”

Patriots players meet the media after Day 1 of minicamp. pic.twitter.com/eZxPDeEZN0

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) June 7, 2022

Heading into Wednesday’s minicamp session, there was some star power in the house as noted Patriots fan Jon Bon Jovi was spotted taking in practice but the overall feel and goals remained the same.

Here’s a glimpse at Wednesday’s minicamp session courtesy of the local beat writers via Twitter.

Jon Bon Jovi in attendance for Patriots minicamp today pic.twitter.com/3aMgsfXPeP

— NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Coverage (@NBCSPatriots) June 8, 2022

The sweet, sweet sound of football. pic.twitter.com/sF146iuUGW

— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) June 8, 2022

Mac Jones had a brace on his left knee today. Didn’t appear bothered by it, but a change from yesterday. pic.twitter.com/BEmSJcn2kj

— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) June 8, 2022

Early-practice energy, with Matthew Judon. pic.twitter.com/9i196rBmGl

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 8, 2022

Here are some Patriots defensive back drills pic.twitter.com/wi6P6Wlgyc

— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) June 8, 2022

What play had Mac Jones running down the field, pumping his fist in excitement, and letting out a loud roar?

A drop-in-the-bucket deep ball to Tre Nixon, over the shoulder, that Nixon impressively brought in ONE-HANDED.

Tightest of windows…it was well done on a deep-ball day.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 8, 2022

Lawrence Guy coaching up Sam Roberts pic.twitter.com/uv9XQT7uLu

— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) June 8, 2022

The Tre Nixon Show was back today. Deep connections with Mac Jones for the second day.

One deep dime down the left sideline. Later Nixon made an absurd one-handed catch, pinned it to his chest with Jon Jones all over him – on a bucket throw from Jones more than 50 yards away.

— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) June 8, 2022

There’s ball skills, and then there’s tennis ball skills. Feat. Jonathan Jones, Jack Jones and Joejuan Williams. pic.twitter.com/Lst55ZcqIo

— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) June 8, 2022

Mac Jones, Brian Hoyer, and Bailey Zappe working on the hitch route. #Patriots @PatriotsCLNS pic.twitter.com/KWFlCEAivX

— Mike Kadlick (@mikekadlick) June 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/NBCSPatriots/status/1534611283139600385?s=20&t=7SjSkZWdqZUmzuV0PQdBpA

Small thing that made an impression: Rookie CB Jack Jones (53) drops the ball going through this drill … and after retrieving it, inserts himself back in for another rep – ahead of others before him – to try again before the drill ends. pic.twitter.com/IyFFgFKYWQ

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) June 8, 2022

More notes:
– Matt Patricia called plays in 11-on-11s, Joe Judge in 7s again.
– Absent: DT Davis, DL Cowart, K Folk, OL Hines, OL Stueber, K Nordin
– Limited: RB White, WR Meyers, TE Henry, C Andrews
– Bourne back from an excused absence.
– INT: Butler, Jack Jones (scout team)

— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) June 8, 2022

Jones was 4 of 5 on deep balls, hitting Tre Nixon for 35 yards on a corner route, Jonnu Smith for 25 yards on an over route, Nelson Agholor for 40 yards on a go route and Nixon with a one-handed 60-yard TD.

— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) June 8, 2022