{"id":42382,"date":"2022-08-16T21:01:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T01:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=42382"},"modified":"2022-08-16T21:01:48","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T01:01:48","slug":"social-media-sights-and-sounds-from-day-thirteen-of-patriots-training-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2022\/08\/16\/social-media-sights-and-sounds-from-day-thirteen-of-patriots-training-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Media Sights and Sounds From Day Thirteen Of Patriots Training Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> began their first joint training camp session with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday as a leadup to the preseason game between them Friday night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Heading into practice, Isaiah Wynn, Bill Murray, Justin Herron, Malcolm Butler, Joejuan Williams, Cody Davis, and Andrew Stueber were all absent. Hunter Henry was limited and left practice early.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On\u00a0<\/span>offense<\/span><\/a>\u00a0against the Panthers’ defense, QB Mac Jones was 21\/30 and an INT in 11v11s and 7\/10 in 7v7s. QB Brian Hoyer went 12\/17 in 11v11s and 1\/3 in 7v7s. A notable result towards the end of practice saw a two-minute drill simulation with a Jones pass intercepted in the end zone as time expired.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots receivers also had trouble holding onto the ball, as numerous\u00a0<\/span>players fumbled<\/span><\/a>\u00a0during 7-on-7s.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the struggles, a few bright spots occurred in the passing game. Mac Jones connected with DeVante Parker on a pair of jump balls and found Jakobi Meyers, Tyquan Thornton, and Nelson Agholor on slants and drag routes. Thornton also had a <\/span>highlight catch<\/span><\/a>\u00a0during 1-on-1s against Panthers corner Kalon Barnes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots’ defense continued their strong summer and caused havoc all over the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The defense caused eight<\/a> would-be sacks as Matthew Judon and Deatrich Wise each logged two, and Christian Barmore, Daniel Ekuale, Justin Bethel, and Kyle Dugger landed the others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The secondary also put together a dominant day thanks to numerous pass breakups by Jalen Mills (3), Shaun Wade (2) (INT), Marcus Jones, and Terrance Mitchell. During all team periods, Jalen Mills\u00a0<\/span>didn’t allow<\/span><\/a>\u00a0a single pass.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So what was the most memorable takeaway from Tuesday’s practice? A <\/span>big fight<\/span><\/a> broke out between both teams after a sideline tackle on Patriots receiver Kristian Wilkerson. Both players went at it on the ground, drawing other players in, and punches were thrown.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As a result, three Patriots players, including Wilkerson, Kendrick Bourne, and James Ferentz were all kicked out of practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Bill Belichick and Panthers head coach Matt Rhule then had to bring their teams together to restore order.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

“I don’t really have anything to say about that,” Ty Montgomery said after practice<\/a>. “Everybody saw what happened. Fights happen. It is what it is.” “You can’t fight in a game and you can’t do it in practice,” Damien Harris added.<\/span><\/p>\n

The two teams will be back at it again Wednesday morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can view the best social media sights and sounds from Tuesday below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Good crowd here today for Day One of #Patriots<\/a> – @Panthers<\/a> joint practices – @wbz<\/a> @Patriots<\/a> @GilletteStadium<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rwC4GcMESC<\/a><\/p>\n

— Dan Roche (@RochieWBZ) August 16, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n