When the New England Patriots selected Mac Jones with the 15th overall selection in last year’s draft, there was no questions about the expectations the team had in him. He was to be the future franchise quarterback.
His rookie campaign already was a promising step in that direction; after winning the starting gig over incumbent Cam Newton in training camp, he led the Patriots to a 10-7 record and spot in the playoffs. Along the way, however, Jones was still learning on the fly and getting used to all things NFL.
Fast forward a few months and you see a player who is clearly establishing himself as the leader of the offense and team as a whole.