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Opinion: Patriots should start Mac Jones over Cam Newton at QB — here's why

FOXBORO — What more is there left to see?

That was the first thought that crossed my mind after a blazing-hot Patriots practice ended on Wednesday. It marked the 18th day of Patriots training camp and third without Cam Newton, who is due to return to practice Thursday after missing the start of practices this week because of a "misunderstanding" of COVID-19 rules. As the day went on, Mac Jones looked better and better. By the time it was over, the first-round pick looked sensational.

Pitted against the New York Giants' starting defense, the rookie appeared to be a bona fide NFL starting quarterback, completing 35-of-40, or 88%, of his passes.