FOXBOROUGH — Many factors played into New England’s lackluster execution on the offensive side of the ball last season, a dysfunctional coaching staff being the most prominent.
But on the field, an inability to cap off sustained drives with a touchdown was a recurring issue for Mac Jones and New England’s offensive personnel.
In total, the Patriots only scored a touchdown on 42.2 percent of their red-zone opportunities in 2022. That ranked 32nd out of the 32 teams in the NFL, and a serious step-down from the 2021 season.
Under a Josh McDaniels-led offense, a rookie Jones helped New England convert touchdowns on 61.