While all the attention in the world was focused on Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, a top-ranked defense had their eyes locked onto another target Sunday night: New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones.
In a continuing theme, Jones was hit 12 times against Tampa Bay — a new season high. Appearing on WEEI’s “Merloni & Fauria” Monday, New England’s quarterback acknowledged getting hit is something that is going to happen in football games.
“I think it’s just part of the game,” Jones explained. “Like backyard football, you're going to get hit.