Patriots defense exudes confidence heading into 2024, and more notes from Day 1 of training camp
The first practice of the summer is in the books. Let’s clean out the notebook heading into Day 2.
The New England Patriots took the practice fields for the first time all summer on Wednesday. The 90-minute session was more of a continuation of offseason workouts, but it was a first taste of what the 2024 team might eventually look like.
To recap the session, please make sure to check out Pats Pulpit beat writer Brian Hines’ Training Camp Notebook. Before we turn our attention to Day 2, however, let’s clean out that notebook to put an official wrap on Wednesday.
Patriots Training Camp Notebook: Day 1
Practice recap | Performances of note | Jerod Mayo presser | Matthew Judon presser | Jabrill Peppers presser | Michael Onwenu presser | Pats Pulpit Training Camp Guide
Patriots defense exudes confidence heading into 2024: New England finishing the 2023 season with a disappointing 4-13 record was in large part due to the offense not holding up its end of the bargain. The defense, on the other hand, played some solid football despite facing its fair share of adversity — not just due to the offensive struggles creating unfavorable conditions, but also because of two major injuries.
With edge defender Matthew Judon and cornerback Christian Gonzalez now back in the mix, expectations are naturally high for the unit. It’s players are not afraid to say so, either.
