Bill O'Brien-Mac Jones connection adds intrigue to QB's trade rumors originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
There's reporting to suggest that Mac Jones and Bill Belichick haven't been on the best terms of late. But it sounds like the New England Patriots quarterback has at least one supporter on the coaching staff.
Jones has familiarity with new Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien, who spent the previous two seasons as the OC at Jones' alma mater, Alabama. In fact, after O'Brien took the Alabama job in January 2021, Jones actually helped O'Brien learn the Crimson Tide offense before joining the Patriots as the No.