First impression of Mac Jones? Rare to see Patriots rookie keep up mentally

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:. 1. Mac's QB mind: Sometimes a first impression of a Patriots player at practice is so obvious, you can't miss it. A few that come to mind over the years are Deion Branch's smoothness in and out of his breaks, Wes Welker's quickness and change of direction, Randy Moss effortlessly gliding down the field while leaving defensive backs in his wake, and Jake Bailey's sky-scraping punts.