Next Pats: Scarnecchia praises Patriots' development of Mac Jones originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Mac Jones went from potentially serving as Cam Newton's backup as a rookie to leading the New England Patriots to the top seed in the AFC after 13 weeks.
It's been a spectacular first season for the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He isn't on pace to shatter any statistical records, but his quick adjustment to the NFL has propelled the Patriots to a 9-4 record and a real chance to make some noise in the postseason.