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Day 2 highlights from Patriots training camp: Defense has its day

Jul. 29—Day 2 at New England Patriots training camp saw the team practice again without pads, going in shorts and helmets only.

Here were some highlights for the day.

The defense seemed to get the better of the offense, according to most observes. In 11 on 11 situations late, Mac Jones completed just one of his last seven practices on the day.

This happened with the defensive secondary forced to play with mittens on their hands, a coaching technique to dissuade the players from grabbing and holding.

Coach Bill Belichick made major news before the morning practice happened unequivocally stating that Davon Godchaux is "One of the best defensive linemen in the league.