It has been pretty clear throughout training camp and the preseason that rookie cornerbacks Marcus Jones and Jack Jones would be two players capable of helping the New England Patriots defense right away.
Even veteran Jalen Mills, who projects as the No. 1 corner for the Patriots, admits the jump from OTAs and the first day of training camp has been like “night and day” for the first-year defensive backs.
“Oh man, it’s been night and day with those guys,” Mills told the media on Thursday, per NESN’s Zack Cox. “From the first day of OTAs to the first day of camp to now, just learning the ins and outs of the defenses, knowing where we’re weak and where we’re strong, and just going out there and playing fast — not hesitating and being who they are.