On the third day the Patriots added shells to their attire as they continue to work in shorts, T-shirts and helmets on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Mild temperatures and sunny skies once again provided a perfect backdrop for football, although my guess is Bill Belichick would like to see some more heat thrown into the equation.
While the lack of real pads continues to hinder most of the true evaluations, the offense appeared to have a few more positive moments on Friday than has been the case the first two days. Both Cam Newton, who continues to receive the first reps in the drills, and rookie Mac Jones had strong periods of play.