To some they were just pictures of football players practicing in T-shirts and shorts.
To others, it was a first glimpse of the future, and hope.
The New England Patriots released the first photographs from rookie minicamp, complete with a first look at Mac Jones in action in Patriots attire. While this may seem innocuous and mildly informative to many, the photographs generated plenty of chatter amongst the diehards and super fans.
The minicamp was closed to reporters, with just some team-approved photos being released. These will have to suffice until the next media availability at OTAs on May 27, with full media availability at mandatory minicamp June 15-1t. Fans excited to see their new QB in action will have to wait until then.
With some rookie minicamp Mac-tion, added to the schedule release this week and a date for Tom Brady’s return you can feel the excitement for the 2021 Patriots season building daily, and it’s only May 16th.
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