After back-to-back padded practices, the intensity came down significantly in Day 9 of the New England Patriots’ training camp.
The players practiced in front of fans at Gillette Stadium in shorts. It could mostly be considered a walkthrough with the team focusing more on situational football than actual competitive team drills.
This wasn’t necessarily the most exciting practice from a competitive standpoint. However, business is expected to pick back up next week with the Patriots preparing for their preseason opener against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Let’s jump into some notes from Friday’s stadium training camp practice for the Patriots.