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Sports Hub Patriots Podcast: Recapping Day 5 of training camp with Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald

The Patriots held their first padded practice of training camp on Monday, as the team begins the truly competitive part of the summer.

Jul 30, 2022; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Christian Barmore (90) works with a training aid at the Patriots training camp at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

Jul 30, 2022; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Christian Barmore (90) works with a training aid at the Patriots training camp at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

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The Patriots held their first padded practice of training camp on Monday, as the team begins the truly competitive part of the summer. Who got off to a hot start? Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald joins Alex Barth to break down the action from Day 5.


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(1:18) 'Growing pains' on offense

(3:32) Mac Jones bounces back

(5:04) How big will Rhamondre Stevenson's role be this year?

(8:48) A strong start to Year 2 for Christian Barmore

(12:50) Cole Strange's first day in full pads

(13:40) Other standouts up front

(16:24) Cornerback battle update

(18:24) Tyquan Thornton's performance so far in camp

(22:11) Looking ahead

Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.