Jones’ leadership and desire for improvement provide palpable hope of a bright future for New England at the quarterback position.
If the first year is supposed to be fun, the second year is about getting down to business.
However, for New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, both passion and principle have always been — and will continue to be — a part of his preparation for each season on the gridiron.
And the 23-year-old appears to be ready to take that next step towards becoming New England’s next franchise quarterback.
For the first time since 1993, the Patriots have invested first-round draft capital in a quarterback.