New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones appeared destined for success after a Pro Bowl appearance in his rookie season. But unfortunately, he found himself getting benched after some struggles last season. Now, recent reports suggest that he may be playing for a new team next season.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots have been receiving calls from other teams around the NFL about Jones. And they are reportedly open to the idea of trading him.
Fans took to social media to offer their reaction to this news, with many sharing potential destinations they believe Jones would be a good fit for Jones next year.
It’s not exactly all that surprising to hear this report about Jones. The Patriots now have a new regime with Jerod Mayo as the new head coach, and he likely wants to bring in his own guy at the quarterback position moving forward.
It is interesting though because Mayo has already hinted heavily that they will be selecting a quarterback in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft. And this news is further proof of that likely being the case.
What is unclear at the moment is what other teams around the NFL see Jones as. His rookie year was promising, but the last two seasons for Jones in New England obviously leave a lot to be desired in terms of being a starting quarterback in the NFL.
Regardless, it shouldn’t cost a ton of other teams to acquire Jones. And you can sure do worse than a former Pro Bowler as a potential bridge quarterback if you are a quarterback-needy team.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.