10 takeaways from Day 8 of Patriots coaching camp

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The newest on Julian Edelman’s look, Mac Jones’ response to place battle questions, and extra.

The eighth day of coaching camp featured a bit of little bit of drama when a annoyed Jack Jones walked off the sphere earlier than ultimately returning to the sideline.

The Patriots’ offense continued to construct momentum and discover its stride, whereas having some enjoyable within the course of.

New England received a go to from a three-time Tremendous Bowl champ, and Mac Jones answered a query about claims of a place battle between him and Bailey Zappe.

Listed below are ten takeaways from the motion.

Julian Edelman makes an look

Tremendous Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman watched follow in Foxborough on Thursday. He additionally did an impromptu media session with reporters. He mentioned he feels good, however nonetheless misses the sport generally.

“In fact you get the itch. I’m a soccer participant,” Edelman mentioned. “You like soccer. Particularly once you get to see a bunch of men coming collectively and dealing laborious. It’s not too scorching in the present day and the follow wasn’t too laborious. It’s a bit of totally different from after I was enjoying, nevertheless it’s nonetheless soccer and also you undoubtedly miss it.”

Mac Jones not distracted by place battle claims

Mac Jones has taken nearly each rep with the starters all through coaching camp. By all accounts it seems that he would be the Patriots’ beginning quarterback, though Invoice Belichick hasn’t mentioned it instantly.

When requested if rumors of a place battle between him and Bailey Zappe are a distraction for him, Jones mentioned:

“I believe yearly you must have the mindset that you simply’re competing, not solely in opposition to your self, you’re competing in opposition to the groups you’re about to play, which is admittedly necessary for me. Understanding that it’s the NFL, and each week you’re going to go in opposition to an amazing quarterback. So, that’s my greatest concern and simply making an attempt to steer the workforce daily and convey everyone alongside.”

Jack Jones leaves the sphere, then returns

After leaving the sphere in frustration for an unspecified purpose, Jack Jones returned to follow however didn’t take part additional in scrimmages.

He took a knee and watched from the sidelines.

Kyle Dugger continues to shine

Kyle Dugger picked off Jones for the third time this coaching camp.

He’s been adept at leaping in entrance of receivers, and he caught a move supposed for Tre Nixon this time. It’s been a stellar camp for the veteran security who’s coming into a contract 12 months.

Patriots offense reveals its lighter facet

Mac Jones looks like he’s having way more enjoyable than final 12 months. He sprinted off the sphere on the finish of his two-minute drill reps. Along with dancing with receivers after touchdowns, Jones has been exhibiting off his humorousness all through camp.

“Actually, for me, I’ve all the time form of been a enjoyable particular person, for my part,” Jones mentioned. “Hopefully individuals agree. However, that’s why individuals wish to play with me, you understand? As a result of we wish to go on the market, and have enjoyable and compete.”

A Tom Brady replace on his birthday

Tom Brady turned 46 on Thursday. He’s been busy, not simply shopping for minority stakes in sports activities groups (Raiders, Aces, Birmingham Metropolis soccer, and so on.) but additionally taking a while to recharge on trip.

“I haven’t even talked to him,” Edelman mentioned. “I believe he’s on a safari and he despatched me a wild squirrel video. It was bizarre.”

Breakout efficiency for Kendrick Bourne

Thursday was Kendrick Bourne’s greatest day at camp up to now. He caught 5 passes after going the primary six days of camp with out one. He additionally grabbed a pink zone TD from Jones.

“He brings the power,” receiver DeVante Parker mentioned. “He makes performs once we want him to make performs. That’s what he does.”

Play of the day: Tre Nixon’s catch

Jones hit Nixon on a deep ball for round a 40 yard achieve, a constructive improvement for the receiver who has spent most of his snaps lining up with Zappe and Hint McSorley operating the offense.

Christian Gonzalez studying the ins and outs

First-round decide Christian Gonzalez continues to get first-team reps and take a balanced method to enjoying nook.

“Actually simply making an attempt to study the entire scheme of issues from inside, outdoors, and doing every little thing,” Gonzalez mentioned. “Making an attempt to only be capable to decide up on the bits and items of offensive and defensive tendencies.”

Patriots waive Terez Corridor

The Patriots opened up a roster spot by waiving linebacker Terez Corridor, who had been with the workforce since signing as an un drafted free agent in 2019. It’s the second day in a row the Patriots have made a minimize. They waived former URI star Ed Lee yesterday.