Training camp: Patriots run game-simulation walkthrough

FOXBORO — On the 11th day of training camp, the Patriots moved inside Gillette Stadium for the first time this year. On Friday, the Pats held a game-simulation walkthrough that saw the 80-man roster split into two teams — one blue and one white. The team also pumped in crowd noise, which was loud and created an eerie vibe throughout the stadium.

In the end, the two teams tied, 13-13, but the final score didn’t matter since the plays were scripted and [...]

FOXBORO — On the 11th day of training camp, the Patriots moved inside Gillette Stadium for the first time this year. On Friday, the Pats held a game-simulation walkthrough that saw the 80-man roster split into two teams — one blue and one white. The team also pumped in crowd noise, which was loud and created an eerie vibe throughout the stadium.

In the end, the two teams tied, 13-13, but the final score didn’t matter since the plays were scripted and noncompetitive. For example, defensive players allowed offensive players to make catches. On this day, the team worked through multiple scenarios. One included Brian Hoyer faking a leg injury mid-drive. That forced Jarrett Stidham to come in off the sideline and continue the series.

There were a few bigger takeaways from what could be the final day of media availability at practice.

First was the kicking competition. The game ended in a tie because rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser missed a 49-yard field goal with three seconds left on the clock. It was another inconsistent day for the fifth-round pick. Rohrwasser went 2-for4, hitting from 50 and 33 yards. He missed from 51 and 49 yards.

Nick Folk wasn’t perfect either. The veteran kicker went 2-for-3, hitting from 50 and 33 yards, but missing from 48 yards at the end of practice.

Although the offensive and defensive reps were simulated, it was noteworthy whom Cam Newton was playing with. The veteran quarterback was on Team Blue and worked with Julian Edelman, Mohamed Sanu, N’Keal Harry and Damiere Byrd at receiver. It has looked like Newton’s been ahead in the quarterback competition and this day was just another example. Newton also had the more experienced offensive line on his team with David Andrews, Shaq Mason, David Andrews, Jermaine Eluemunor, Isaiah Wynn and Michael Onwenu.

Although the passes and receptions weren’t competitive, it was interesting to see the players Newton targeted during this walkthrough. The quarterback threw to Byrd six times and Sanu six times. He also threw to Dalton Keene three times as well as Edelman twice and Harry once.

Stidham and Hoyer worked with Jeff Thomas, Gunner Olszewski, Jakobi Meyers and Devin Ross at the receiver position. Their offensive line was not as experienced, with Korey Cunningham, Ben Braden, Hjalte Froholdt, Justin Herron and Yodny Cajuste.

Newton worked with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels while Stidham and Hoyer worked with quarterbacks coach Jedd Fisch during the simulation.

The defense was completely split up during the simulation. For example, Stephon Gilmore and Jason McCourty were on Team White while Devin McCourty, J.C. Jackson and Jonathan Jones were on Team Blue.

Friday was also the first time that defensive tackle Beau Allen was at practice. He didn’t participate but the veteran was on the field. The team was missing Chase Winovich, Lamar Miller, Will Hastings and Cassh Maluia. This was Winovich’s first absence of the summer.

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