Here’s First Video Of Patriots QB Mac Jones On Practice Field At OTAs

The New England Patriots gathered on the field for the third time in the offseason. Players enjoyed their on-field work at full speed. Patriots QB Mac Jones was on the field for the first Organized Team Activity open to the media. We got the first glimpse at the first-round selection. How did Jones look on the field?

“As advertised.”

The Patriots conducted positional drills, building up to 11-on-11 work for scout-team and punting periods. Coaches worked on technique and drilled the base concepts. According to the report, sixty of the 90 Patriots players took part in the session.

Here's our first look at Mac Jones on the practice field at Patriots OTA's pic.twitter.com/xYIoZ2gKX8

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Patriots QB Mac Jones picks up notes

Veteran quarterback Cam Newton led Patriots quarterbacks in all individual and team drills. Jones followed him throughout the session. The rookie’s scouting report came to life. Jones threw regularly with anticipation and worked through his progressions. He delivered an accurate ball and once caught TE Matt LaCosse by surprise. The tight end broke up the seams and turned for the ball. However, he found it shy of his face.

Jones hit two checkdowns for his seven-on-seven completions around the drop by practice unit wideout Kristian Wilkerson on an in-breaking route.

The rookie looked like the slightest and shortest quarterback. Everyone noticed that Newton had lost weight in the offseason.

The veteran’s mechanics were more compact on shorter throws. However, they unwound on some longer passes. One thing stands for sure, Newton had a great session.

LaCosse dove to save the veterans first throw in his first seven-on-sevens. Kendrick Bourne had a lunging grab up the seam during Patriots individual work.

The offensive line on the first snap of 11-on-11s was Justin Herron, Mike Onwenu, David Andrews, Shaq Mason, and Korey Cunningham.

Jones has a chance to do something great in his career. The Patriots selected him in the first round and this is an incredible opportunity for the rookie. Head coach Bill Belichick attended Jones Pro Day and he liked his skills. Let’s see if the rookie will be able to live up to expectations.