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Mac Jones the answer? Patriots insider has doubts about QB’s future in New England
By Adam Spencer
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Mac Jones just led the New England Patriots to the playoffs as a rookie out of Alabama. And, it wasn’t his fault the Patriots literally couldn’t keep the Bills from scoring touchdowns in the 47-17 wild card round loss.
Even after that solid season, there are some questions about whether Jones is the long-term answer in New England.
On the “Dan Patrick Show” on Monday, Patriots insider Tom Curran said he’s not sure Jones is the guy to lead the Patriots to a high level of success in the next few years:
Is Mac Jones the QB of the future w/ the #Patriots? Our buddy @TomECurran says New England has a Quarterback but isn't sure if he's THE Quarterback. Here's his reasoning…
For Tom's full appearance: https://t.co/uCLAVSKies pic.twitter.com/RRNlAbhYeh
— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) January 17, 2022
“They have a quarterback. I don’t know if he’s the quarterback,” Curran said. “He will be the quarterback for 5 years, certainly. They’re going to have to figure a way to build around him. … Mac Jones isn’t very mobile and he’s challenged in terms of arm strength compared to the rest of the league.”
As Curran said, the Patriots have Jones for a few more years. Can the former Crimson Tide star continue to prove Curran and his other doubters wrong?
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
