Is Bill Belichick sticking with Mac Jones? Patriots’ Super Bowl-winning safety gives inside details
Mac Jones started off his career in the NFL pretty well but things went downhill in his second season. Because of this, rumors began circulating around the world about the franchise not seeing him as their future quarterback.
Jones' performance in his sophomore season was hampered by the departure of Josh McDaniels to the Las Vegas Raiders. He was never able to fit well with Joe Judge and Matt Patricia.
Patriots veteran safety Devin McCourty recently spoke publicly of Jones' situation with the Patriots and gave clarity about it.
Here's what David McCourty said on Good Morning Football:
"They know the future is Matt Jones and I'm excited for this guy this year. Because now you get Billy O'Brien coming in as offensive coordinator, great success has done well everywhere he's been offensively, he gets to come in now and work with Mac, and he's gonna have stability around him.
"I think the team is gonna go get another guy to be a receiver in that office. Hopefully bring my guy Jacoby Meyers back, and be a part of it...
"He's a captain in that locker room and only a second-year and really kind of was a captain the year before as a rookie leading those guys. So I'm excited for Mac, I think sky's the limit."
The appointment of Bill O'Brien as the new offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots is certainly going to help Jones, as he has played under O'Brien at Alabama.
McCourt's words proved that the Patriots players still respect Jones and see him as their long-term quarterback. This will further boost Jones' confidence and hopefully, he will bounce back next season.
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Mac Jones needs a better supporting cast around him
Mac Jones hasn't had the opportunity to play with elite offensive players yet in his career. The Patriots quarterback will be hoping that the team can acquire him some good players to work with soon.
They need to add more firepower to their offense and this ongoing offseason will be critical for them. Coach Belichick has always constructed good teams, and he would love to do the same for his young quarterback.
Mac Jones commented on his trainer's Instagram post: "Consistency and RE EARN THE RESPECT thru work!!!!"
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DeAndre Hopkins' name has regularly surfaced in trade speculations involving the Patriots. If the team is able to acquire him, it will be extremely beneficial to Mac Jones.
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