Patriots “I went up to [Jones], and I said, ‘What would Mike [Jordan] and Kobe [Bryant] do right now?’” Mac Jones. AP Photo/Winslow Townson Bill Belichick shut down a contract question, but followed up with a joke about his golf game ‘I’ll worry about that later’: Bill Belichick downplays notching 300th regular-season win Mac Jones … [Read more…]
Patriots “Hope so. I mean, that’s the plan,” Jones said. Mac Jones. Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Devin and Jason McCourty have differing opinions about Bill Belichick, Patriots’ future The Patriots’ problems go well beyond Mac Jones Patriots quarterback Mac Jones told reporters Wednesday that he is planning to start Sunday’s game against the Giants. … [Read more…]
Patriots “I think that was just coaching in the moment. That’s kind of the way I coach.” Bill Belichick, Bill O’Brien and Mac Jones. Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Bill O’Brien discussed Mac Jones, ongoing competition for Patriots’ starting quarterback role Ex-Patriot Rob Ninkovich details the plays that made Jonathan Kraft ‘very mad’ in loss to … [Read more…]
Patriots O’Brien said that Bill Belichick will eventually choose whether Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe will get the start. New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) reacts after throwing an interception during an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts at Deutsche Bank Park Stadium in Frankfurt, Germany, Sunday, Nov. … [Read more…]
Patriots “Once you lose your confidence in this league, it’s tough.” Mac Jones has been benched three times in 10 games this season. Jim Davis/Globe Staff Julian Edelman was one of many former Patriots stars who couldn’t mask their frustration online after Mac Jones doled out yet another costly interception last Sunday. “That was bad,” … [Read more…]
Patriots “He’s got some weapons around him, and that would determine if Mac Jones is the real deal or not.” Mac Jones’ time as New England’s QB1 could be coming to a close. Alex Grimm/Getty Images It remains to be seen if the Patriots still view Mac Jones as their starting quarterback, especially after getting … [Read more…]
Patriots “I really need to improve, obviously, and that’s what I’m going to focus on.” Mac Jones’ status as New England’s QB1 is far from a guarantee. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) Patriots quarterback Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Tuesday, touching on a variety of topics including his latest benching against the … [Read more…]
Patriots “It’s never personal. The guy can’t play. I said it four years ago and I still believe it.” Another costly interception from Mac Jones cost the Patriots a comeback win over the Colts on Sunday. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano) Mac Jones has faced plenty of criticism this year for his poor decision-making, lapses in execution, … [Read more…]
Patriots Mac Jones is tied for the league lead in interceptions. His latest one might alter his career, King wrote. Mac Jones. AP Photo/Steve Luciano Mac Jones’s performance was the worst in Patriots history Jabrill Peppers plans to check in with Jack Jones to ‘see where his head’s at’ after benchings Mac Jones is tied … [Read more…]
Morning Sports Update Bruschi pinpointed one moment in particular that might offer insight into Belichick’s thoughts on Jones’s future. Mac Jones during the Patriots’ loss to the Colts in Frankfurt, Germany. AP Photo/Martin Meissner Tedy Bruschi on Bill Belichick and the Patriots’ current situation: With the Patriots continuing to struggle — now 2-8 heading into … [Read more…]