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Mac Jones continues to silence harshest critics with steady quarterback play

Some members of national media now see Mac Jones as the best quarterback from the recent draft class.

He had the harshest criticism, especially from those who did not see him as athletic.

People credited the coaching, offensive talent, and protection he had at the University of Alabama as what built him. Jones had these things, but he carried the Crimson Tide with his production to a national championship in 2020. He has started seven games for the New England Patriots, and its fans are seeing a star on the rise. Jones leads all rookie quarterbacks for completion percentage (70.