His connection with quarterback Mac Jones did not develop quite like the New England Patriots had hoped when they signed Jonnu Smith to a four-year, $50 million contract last offseason. The former Tennessee Titans tight end played a comparatively marginal role in his first season as part of the Patriots’ offense.
All in all, Smith and Jones connected just 28 times during the 2021 season for a combined 294 yards and one touchdown. New England’s QB1 also threw two interceptions his way, while Smith dropped four passes and fumbled the ball once.
Needless to say that the duo has plenty of room for growth, but Smith himself is sounding quite confident in the man throwing him the ball.