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# Key dates on the 2023 [NFL / Patriots calendar](https://www.patriots.com/news/key-dates-on-the-2023-nfl-patriots-calendar).
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# Undrafted Free Agent [Tracker](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/4/29/23704883/nfl-draft-2023-undrafted-free-agents-tracker-patriots-signings-news-rumors-analysis).
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# New England Patriots News Link Catchup – [Day 2 recap: Mac bounce-back, Standouts, Play of the day, More!](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/7/28/23810768/new-england-patriots-links-7-28-23-day-2-recap-mac-bounce-back-standouts-play-of-the-day-more)
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* **Patriots** **Training Camp:** Schedule, recaps, [**everything you need to know**](https://www.patriots.com/trainingcamp/) before you go.
* **Paul Perillo**’s [**Day 2 Blogservations:**](https://www.patriots.com/news/day-2-blogservations-offense-trying-to-get-out-of-the-red-zone) Offense trying to get out of the red (zone); The defense continues to make life difficult for the offense but Mac Jones & Co. made some plays as well. More!
* **Mike Dussault** spotlights fourth-year [**edge player Josh Uche**](https://www.patriots.com/news/uche-primed-to-build-on-breakout-season), hoping to build on his breakout ‘22 season.
* **Evan Lazar** talks about [**JuJu Smith-Schuster**](https://www.patriots.com/news/juju-smith-schuster-flashes-potential-on-day-two-of-patriots-training-camp) flashing potential on Day 2. Thursday was another red-zone-heavy session for New England.
* **Alexandra Francisco** notes Patriots [**TE Scotty Washington**](https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-tight-end-scotty-washington-details-internship-with-ufc) was doing an internship with the UFC this summer.
* **Pro Football Hall of Fame:** Robert Kraft, Frank ‘Bucko’ Kilroy [**named semifinalists**](https://www.patriots.com/news/robert-kraft-frank-bucko-kilroy-named-semifinalists-for-pro-football-hall-of-fam) for the class of 2024.
* **Press Conferences:** [**Bill Belichick**](https://www.patriots.com/news/transcript-bill-belichick-press-conference-7-27-x8512) \- [**Mack Wilson**](https://www.patriots.com/video/mack-wilson-7-27-we-ll-find-our-identity) \- [**Lawrence Guy**](https://www.patriots.com/video/lawrence-guy-7-27-i-ll-do-whatever-i-can-for-the-organization) \- [**Josh Uche**](https://www.patriots.com/video/josh-uche-7-27-you-just-see-the-effort-out-of-everybody) \- [**JuJu Smith-Schuster**](https://www.patriots.com/video/juju-smith-schuster-7-27-the-fan-base-has-been-great-it-s-been-fun-to-start-camp) \- [**Jonathan Jones**](https://www.patriots.com/video/jonathan-jones-7-27-it-s-good-to-be-out-there-competing).
* **Patriots Catch 22:** [**Evan Lazar and Alex Barth**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/patriots-catch-22-7-27-observations-from-two-days-of-training-camp) offer their biggest observations from two days of camp. Plus a look at the progress of the offense with Bill O’Brien at the helm; News and notes from around the NFL. (64 min.)
* **Training Camp Cast:** [**Day 2 takeaways, red zone work**](https://www.patriots.com/audio/training-camp-cast-7-27-day-2-takeaways-red-zone-work-continues) continues. Paul Perillo and Mike Dussault break down what stood out from Thursday. (6.38 min.)
* **Tom E. Curran**’s [**training camp observations:**](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-training-camp-observations-could-rb-injury-impact-dalvin-cook-pursuit/544978/) The injury to Ty Montgomery coupled with the limited status of Stevenson on Wednesday could prompt for the Pats to become more aggressive in their reported pursuit of Dalvin Cook; Josh Uche continues to be a menace to Riley Reiff. The edge rusher’s initial burst should be accompanied by a *“meep-meep”* sound effect in the stadium if the people in charge are doing anything right! More.
* **Tyler Lamb** (StadiumRant) [**Biggest takeaways**](https://www.stadiumrant.com/post/notes-from-on-site-look-at-patriots-training-camp) from on-site look a Pats camp. 1. Bill O’Brien’s presence is felt. *‘The other thing I noticed about the offensive sets is the player rotation is insane, they may not have a true number-one option, but they have enough solid players that can be mixed around to find mismatches.’*
* **Mike D’Abate** (Patriots Country) Patriots [**Training Camp Day 2**](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-training-camp-practice-report-mac-jones-juju-smith-schuster-offense-struggle) notebook: Mac Jones shook some early struggles to salvage a day which focused heavily on end zone corner fades. Jones went 0 for 4 during 7-on-7 drills, but completed 6 of 10 passes in 11-on-11s with an interception; Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez once again remains at the top of the team’s depth chart; More.
* **Zack Cox**’ [**Camp Observations on Day 2:**](https://nesn.com/2023/07/patriots-training-camp-observations-everything-we-saw-on-day-2-2/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) The defense has outplayed the offense in both camp practices thus far. When players aren’t wearing pads and nearly every play is a pass play, the defense has a clear advantage in a Red Zone setting. Wait until the Patriots open things up before making any judgments about Bill O’Brien’s new offense.
* **Taylor Kyles** shares his [**observations from Day Two**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/patriots-training-camp-2/) of camp: Offense still growing in a new scheme; Marcus Jones on the rise; Jack Jones has been relegated to second-team duties but he’s been a disruptive presence with multiple breakups; Tyquan Thornton has yet to record a pass in two days of training camp; More.
* **Mike Kadlick**’s [**Day 2 notebook:**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/mac-jones-offense-bounce-back-in-ota-style-practice) Mac Jones, offense bounce back in OTA-style practice; TE Matt Sokol made a moss-like grab in the corner of the end zone. QBs and WRs worked on pick routes and crossers; Christian Gonzalez locked up JuJu Smith-Schuster in the first play of 7-on-7 period. He continued locking him up during 11s until the wide receiver beat him on a slip route for a TD. More!
* **Chris Mason** gives us [**11 takeaways from Thursday:**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/07/11-patriots-takeaways-young-cb-stands-out-at-second-day-of-camp.html) 1. Marcus Jones makes it happen – on defense and as primary kick returner; 2. Quiet start for key WRs; More.
* **Matt Dolloff** thumbnails [**12 Patriots who stood out**](https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/patriots-standouts-day-2-2023-minicamp-foxboro/) on day 2 of camp. 1. QB Mac Jones. 2. DeVante Parker.
* **Phil Perry**’s [**Pats camp stock watch:**](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/patriots-training-camp-stock-watch-josh-uche-already-looking-sharp/545002/) Josh Uche already looking sharp.
* **Mark Daniels** finds that JuJu Smith-Schuster wants to be the next great [**Patriots slot receiver**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/07/juju-smith-schuster-wants-to-be-the-next-great-patriots-slot-receiver.html).
* **Dakota Randall** notes Bill Belichick seems [**genuinely impressed**](https://nesn.com/2023/07/patriots-bill-belichick-seems-genuinely-impressed-juju-smith-schuster/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) by JuJu Smith-Schuster.
* **Phil Perry** [**The Mac Report:**](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/mac-jones-report-bill-obrien-bringing-play-action-revival-to-patriots/545052/) Bill O’Brien bringing play-action revival to Foxboro?
* **Soor Vora** (StadiumRant) Are the Patriots [**doing enough**](https://www.stadiumrant.com/post/are-the-patriots-doing-enough-for-their-franchise-guy) for their franchise QB?
* **Karen Guregian** wonders if any Patriots WR can [**get open in the red zone**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/07/can-any-patriots-wr-get-open-in-the-red-zone-guregian.html). Two practices in, and the Pats receivers are having a tough time busting free from coverage.
* **Karen Guregian** mentions ‘even though the Patriots offense has sputtered the first few days, [**the Bill O’Brien fan club**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/07/which-patriot-is-the-latest-card-carrying-member-of-the-bill-obrien-fan-club.html) keeps growing.’
* **Brent Schwartz** presents his list of the [**top 101 NFL players**](https://brentschwartz.blog/2023/07/27/brent-schwartzs-top-101-nfl-players-of-2023/) of 2023. Includes notes on each player. */Interesting*.
* **Greg Dudek** notes [**LB Mack Wilson**](https://nesn.com/2023/07/patriots-linebacker-lauds-critical-impact-of-jerod-mayo/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022), who decided to return to New England on a one-year deal, is thrilled with the opportunity to get coached by Mayo again.
* **Mark Daniels** notes the Patriots are [**discussing a new contract**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/07/key-young-patriots-player-has-discussed-extension-with-team.html) for Josh Uche, a young piece of their defensive core.
* **Doug Kyed** points out Matthew Judon [**deserves a pay raise**](https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/28/matthew-judon-deserves-a-pay-raise-from-patriots-what-would-it-look-like/) and takes a stab at what that would look like.
* **Geoff Maglicchetti** (Patriots Country) [**Rob Gronkowski was nearly traded**](https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-rob-gronkowski-trade-detroit-lions-vetoed-bill-belichick) in 2018 but a mutual understanding led him to stay with New England. *“Maybe I handled myself a little wrong. Maybe if I could go back, I would’ve done it differently.”*
* **Patriots Talk podcast:** [**Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry**](https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/nfl/new-england-patriots/trying-to-make-sense-of-patriots-spending-decisions/545019/) try to make sense of the Patriots’ spending decisions. (39 min.)