Evan Lazar discusses the latest news from today as the Patriots held their eighth day of training camp. A total of 17 Patriots players missed today's practice. Mac Jones spoke to the media on Thursday about being more confident and his development. He said: "I use the mentality to not look ahead...and take today for today.

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