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Keion White tries a new spot on offense, and other takeaways from Day 10 of Patriots training camp

A few points of interest from Monday's training camp session.

Keion White Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff

By Khari Thompson

The Patriots spent the early portion of their team drills working on the run game, setting the tone for a run-heavy and physical practice.

Run-heavy portions of practice have typically been when the defense has fared the best during this training camp, and Monday was no exception as the front seven took care of business.

Other than a short throw from Joe Milton and a play-action rollout that Drake Maye ended up keeping, seven of the Patriots’ first nine plays were runs. Many of the plays ended before getting out of the backfield.

The Patriots’ continued to shuffle their offensive tackles, with Vederian Lowe getting reps at left tackle with Caedan Wallace on the right as Chuckwuma Okorafor spent his second straight practice without pads on.

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Here are five takeaways from the action.

New spot for Keion White?

The Patriots tried out some different looks during redzone drills, including having defensive lineman Keion White line up at fullback.

“Trying new things out, just seeing where I can go, anything I can do,” White said.

White said it was his first time trying out the position as a professional. He has previous experience playing tight-end before switching to defensive line.

“I played tight-end, did a little bit of that in college,” White said. “So just trying to get back to that.”

Play of the day: Ja’Whaun Bentley

Ja’Whaun Bentley intercepted a pass from Jacoby Brissett during redzone drills.

It was difficult to see exactly what happened at the beginning of the play, because the Patriots were on the opposite end of the field with their backs turned, but Bentley was sprinting with the football and lots of space by the end of it.

It was one of two interceptions on the day. AJ Dillion picked off a Drake Maye pass that was tipped.

Solid day for Brissett

Other than the interception to Bentley, Brissett looked relatively sharp during team drills. He hit Tyquan Thornton on a quick slant for a touchdown in red-zone drills. He connected with Austin Hooper on a shovel pass that was stopped short of the end zone. He had a stretch during 11-on-11s where he completed four passes in a row. He finished 10-for-13 overall.

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Maye scored on a keeper to the outside during the redzone drills, but also missed on a pair of deep throws. He finished 5-11 overall.

Baker settling in

Rookie receiver Javon Baker says he’s finding his way as he navigates his first NFL training camp.

“I’m getting more comfortable obviously,” Baker said. “In college we never really ran long plays like that but I’m getting more comfortable for sure.”

Baker has stood out during 1-on-1 sessions and has flashed his talent at times during team drills. He said he’s focused on improving each day.

“Every day I try to make myself one percent better, so whatever it takes,” Baker said. “1-on-1, blocking, catching, whatever. If I’m being better than I’m good.”

Tavai plays interpreter for Judon

Matthew Judon does not appear satisfied with his contract situation, but that didn’t stop him from having a little fun at the beginning of his press conference.

He walked up to the podium with Jahlani Tavai, who fielded a few questions while pretending to be an interpreter for Judon.

“How you feeling?” A reporter asked.

“Judon feels great.” Tavai said.

Tavai stuck around for the first three questions of Judon’s presser before leaving once serious questions about Judon’s lack of participation in Monday’s practice came about.

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Judon reiterated his desire for a new deal. But, he said he will play even though he does not think his current deal reflects his worth.