Following news that Mac Jones is being dealt to Jacksonville in return for a sixth-round pick, Albert Breer joins Zolak & Bertrand to talk about the specifics of the trade.
Mac Jones, a former quarterback for the New England Patriots, thanked the team and its supporters on social media on Wednesday for their support during his three-year stay in Foxboro. The Jacksonville Jaguars acquired Jones this past week in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round selection pick.
Jones said on an image that was uploaded to X, “The last three seasons with the New England Patriots are years I will cherish for the rest of my life.” “I will always be grateful for my time in New England and for the opportunity to start my career in the NFL.”
The Patriots selected Jones out of Alabama with the No. 15 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville native beat out Cam Newton for the starting job his rookie season and earned a Pro Bowl nod, throwing for 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns.
“To Mr. Kraft and the Kraft family, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to make my dream of playing in the NFL come true,” Jones added. “To coach Belichick and all the coaches and support staff who helped me each and every day, including training, equipment, strength, video staff, and everyone in between, thank you for all you did to help prepare me over the years. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.”
It was all downhill for the first-round pick after his encouraging rookie year. While his supporting cast may not have been the best, Jones seemed to lose his confidence last season, throwing for just 2,997 yards and 14 touchdowns with 11 interceptions.
