10 Things to Watch For As Padded Practices Begin at Patriots Camp

The Patriots practice in full pads for the first time this season on Monday. Evan Lazar

Although the Patriots began Training Camp last week, the message from the top down in Foxboro was that the real football starts when padded practices begin on Monday.

From the play in the trenches to more physical coverage in the secondary, it's important to take any takeaways from non-padded sessions with a grain