Mac Jones won his quarterback competition with Cam Newton not just on the football field, but reportedly in the study room, as well.
The rookie first-round pick is in line to start Week 1 for the Patriots following Newton’s release from New England last week. Jones was excellent during training camp practices and preseason games, and demonstrated an ability to learn the Patriots’ offensive playbook more quickly than most young players.
In fact, Jones is so well-versed in the playbook that he was teaching some of it to Newton, according to former New England edge rusher Rob Ninkovich.