The New England Patriots are coming off a franchise-changing season in more ways than one. Not only are they changing coaches from Bill Belichick to Jerod Mayo for the first time in 25 years, but they also have a decision to make regarding the future of the quarterback position. However, former main investment target Mac Jones is not expected to participate in the process. According to a report from NFL Network, the 25-year-old is a clear candidate to be traded this offseason. Additionally, the possibility of Jones leaving the Patriots after three seasons is currently considered a “possibility.
“The Patriots have the No. 3 overall pick and every indication is that they will seriously explore selecting one of the top QBs in the draft as they enter the Jerod Mayo era. … Bill Belichick is gone, but former first-round pick Mack Jones, who lost his starting role and was assigned the No. 3 spot at the end of the 2023 season, is a trade candidate in the coming weeks and could move on. season 2024. .Jones came to New England with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
The Alabama product showed significant promise early, leading the team to a 10-7 record and a playoff berth, but has now struggled in back-to-back years.Jones was unable to follow through on his encouraging rookie campaign in 2022, struggling to adjust to the personnel changes around him and appearing to have more tape on him defensively. Not only did his problems continue last season, but he was suspended four times in favor of backup Bailey Jaffe and ultimately lost his starting job.When Jones was pulled permanently at halftime in Week 12, he had completed 224 of 345 throws (64.9%) for 2,120 yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Playing behind a makeshift offensive line and with a small group of pass catchers contributed to his problems, but he continued to make new levels of mistakes and decisions that cost the Patriots the game and Jones’ job.I think it will be fine. If Jones is traded this offseason, it would end a disappointing tenure in New England. The Patriots, who are ranked third overall after a 4-13 season, are expected to take a close look at the NFL’s top draft picks and free agents.
