19 takeaways after 19 open practices at Patriots training camp

Stock up. Stock down. The bizarre shakeout at the receiver position. And, of course, the QB competition.

The New England Patriots’ training camp is over.

The Patriots are in regular-season mode when it comes to practicing. They will no longer hold open practices to the media, instead limiting access to the first few minutes of practice. So, effectively, 2021 training camp is in the books.

It’s time for us to take stock of what we learned during the 19 practices which were open to the media. We witnessed a handful of surprising twists during the course of camp, from the quarterback to the cornerback positions. So let’s dive into the takeaways. Here’s what we have learned — so far — about the 2021 Patriots.