The case for being optimistic about Mac Jones and the 2023 Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
If you're looking for positive press surrounding the New England Patriots, it might be hard to find.
A report from Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio that Bill Belichick "shopped" Mac Jones in trade talks this offseason has resurfaced the tension between head coach and quarterback that stemmed from a dysfunctional offensive setup in 2022. While Matt Patricia and Joe Judge are out and Bill O'Brien is in at offensive coordinator, the fallout from 2022 has persisted, with Brian Hoyer's release and the Jones report both reportedly stemming from their criticism of last season's offensive system.