FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. QBs through nine practices: The Patriots have had nine practices in training camp, and a picture has started to develop at the quarterback position. Here are my biggest takeaways:
Mac overcoming adversity: After a tough practice Tuesday, Jones responded with two days in which he nearly doubled Cam Newton in repetitions, and the passing offense had its most consistent success. That seemed significant. It wasn't just that Jones seemed to hit his groove while finding a more assertive voice.