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It would be unfair to blame Mac Jones for all that’s wrong with the Patriots, but he’s their biggest problem
Patriots Jones desperately needs Sunday to be a get-right game, but the Saints are not an easy matchup. Three times Mac Jones threw across the field in last Sunday’s loss to the Cowboys, and one was returned for a pick-6 by DaRon Bland. Welcome to Season 12, Episode 5 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious […]
Rob Gronkowski believes Mac Jones might be on a short leash as Patriots quarterback
Patriots “He’s going to get benched a third time, and that will be strike three and he will officially be out.” Mac Jones and the Patriots are looking to right the ship after a blowout loss to Dallas on Sunday. Matthew J Lee / The Boston Globe A frustrating season for Mac Jones and the […]
‘That was bad football’: Julian Edelman’s thoughts on Mac Jones, Patriots struggles
Morning Sports Update “He’s still having rookie-type throws.” Mac Jones during the Patriots-Jets game earlier in the 2023 season. AP Photo/Adam Hunger Julian Edelman’s take on Mac Jones: Following the Patriots’ lopsided 38-3 loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, former New England receiver Julian Edelman had some blunt thoughts on the play of Mac Jones. […]
Mac Jones’s decision-making will be a point of emphasis this week, says Bill O’Brien
Patriots Bill O’Brien said some of the decisions Mac Jones made Sunday were “uncharacteristic.” Offensive coordinator Bill OBrien (left) knows there is work to be done with third-year quarterback Mac Jones. By Khari Thompson, The Boston Globe October 4, 2023 | 6:11 AM After a dismal performance in Dallas that resulted in the worst loss […]
‘The epitome of coaching malpractice’: Former NFL QB blasts Bill Belichick’s handling of Mac Jones
Patriots “He really overthought this and it has hurt Mac Jones permanently in my opinion.” Bill Belichick and Mac Jones. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Report: Patriots’ Matthew Judon will miss ‘at least two months’ with biceps injury Tom Brady was reportedly paid $55 million by Sam Bankman-Fried for FTX advertising Bill Belichick harmed Mac Jones’s development, […]
The excuses have run dry for Mac Jones
Patriots Mac Jones has gone from a promising rookie season to there being serious question marks as to whether he’s the Patriots’ long-term QB. Mac Jones was knocked for three turnovers against the Cowboys on Sunday. Matthew J Lee / Globe Staff Mac Jones talks benching against Dallas, message to Bailey Zappe, and more on […]
Mac Jones talks benching against Dallas, message to Bailey Zappe, and more on WEEI
Patriots “I have to believe in myself. And I didn’t really give them a lot to believe in the other night.” Mac Jones and the Patriots will look to avoid a 1-4 start this weekend against the Saints. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday evening, touching […]
Bill Belichick gave his thoughts on benching Mac Jones, what he plans at quarterback for Week 5
Patriots “I didn’t think there was any point in leaving him in the game,” Belichick said of benching Jones. Bill Belichick during the Patriots’ loss to the Cowboys. AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth Patriots coach Bill Belichick, never particularly loquacious, was especially brief after losing 38-3 to the Cowboys on Sunday. “We obviously didn’t do much of […]
‘We all have some confidence issues’: What the Patriots said about Mac Jones’s benching
Patriots “Definitely not going to beat anybody good when I’m turning it over like that.” Mac Jones struggled Sunday against the Cowboys. Sam Hodde/Getty Images Patriots bench Mac Jones after dreadful performance against Dallas Matthew Judon ‘expected to miss some time’ after leaving Patriots-Cowboys game to injury Mac Jones was benched during a disastrous loss […]
Patriots bench Mac Jones after dreadful performance against Dallas
Patriots Jones threw a pair of interceptions and nearly gave up a third, prompting an appearance from Bailey Zappe. Matthew J. Lee/Boston Globe Christian Gonzalez ruled out of Patriots-Cowboys game after upper-body injury Patriots vs. Cowboys updates: Mac Jones benched for Bailey Zappe The Patriots decided to bench Mac Jones and play Bailey Zappe in […]