In his first press conference of Patriots training camp, Bill Belichick had some unusually strong praise for one player in particular: Mac Jones.
Jones, 23, is entering his second season as the Patriots’ quarterback. As a rookie first-round pick a year ago, Jones entered training camp, won the quarterback competition against veteran Cam Newton, and then helped New England to a 10-7 record and a return to the playoffs following a one-year absence.
In 2022, Belichick thinks Jones will be even better.
“I think Mac’s done a great job,” Belichick said of his quarterback’s offseason. “He’s worked extremely hard.