Whatever people think of the Patriots taking Cole Strange and Tyquan Thornton with their first two picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, experts and fans alike at least seem largely united in their approval of third-round pick Marcus Jones.
After all, New England’s defense badly needed speed and coverage ability against the explosive offenses they’ll be facing in Miami and Buffalo, and Jones has the chops to provide both (in time, of course).
The young cornerback also fits the mold of a quintessential Bill Belichick-approved football player: a guy who can help you win football games in several ways — especially on special teams.