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10 Takeaways From the First Week of Patriots Training Camp

Staff Writer

The first six training camp practices were an eventful opening week for Jerod Mayo's maiden voyage as the head coach of the Patriots.

New England is trying to build a strong foundation. Foundation is a key word around 1 Patriot Place in year one for Mayo, who was asked on veteran report day last week to define a succesful season for the Patriots.

"A successful season, in my eyes, is really about the foundation," Mayo said last Tuesday. "Have we put together a good foundation of a combination of young and older players to really start competing?