The New England Patriots decided to part ways with Mac Jones by trading him to the Jacksonville Jaguars for a sixth-round pick, a move that signifies the end of his time with the team. Despite Jones’ initial potential as a first-round draft pick, his poor performance last season led to a loss of trust from his teammates and the organization. While the blame can be placed on both the franchise and Jones himself, it is clear that Jones struggled due to various challenges and limitations in his game.
Moving forward, the Patriots will need to make a crucial decision with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, which will have a significant impact on the rest of the top-10 picks. Dan Orlovsky criticized the Patriots for how they mishandled Jones, describing it as a “101 in how to ruin a promising young quarterback.” He warned against starting a new quarterback without providing the necessary support and resources for success, as seen in Jones’ case.
Ultimately, Jones’ lack of ability to compensate for shortcomings in the offensive line and receiving corps, as well as his limited mobility and arm strength, contributed to his downfall. While the Patriots may have played a role in ruining Jones, he also had his own shortcomings that prevented him from succeeding at the quarterback position in the NFL. Despite the challenges he faced, Jones still has a long way to go in order to reach his full potential.
