Patriots training camp Day 6 takeaways: Stefon Diggs grabs two touchdowns on down Drake Maye day

Drake Maye experienced a mixed performance during the Patriots' sixth padded training camp practice in Foxboro under hot conditions. He completed fewer than half his passes in 7-on-7 drills and struggled with perimeter throws and a botched snap in full-team drills. However, Maye finished the final 11-on-11 period strongly, completing his last four consecutive passes, including two touchdowns.

Stefon Diggs caught two touchdowns in team drills, while Kayshon Boutte and rookie Kyle Williams each caught one. The offensive line showed improved run blocking. The session was viewed as a draw between the starting offense and defense, with both units rotating players heavily due to mid-90s temperatures.

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez appears to have avoided a serious injury, though he was absent from practice. Two offensive linemen did not finish practice, while a rookie offensive lineman received a promotion and a young cornerback showed improvement. Pass rush drills were also a focus.

The practice participation report noted absences for CB Christian Gonzalez, CB Carlton Davis, LB Jahlani Tavai, DL Joshua Farmer, and FB Brock Lampe. TE Austin Hooper returned. OT Morgan Moses, C Garrett Bradbury, and DL Christian Barmore were limited. OT Vederian Lowe and WR Mack Hollins remain on the PUP list.

The absences of cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis placed increased focus and opportunity on the Patriots' unheralded cornerbacks during practice.