The New England Patriots offense was stuck in neutral for much of the 2022 season. While the coaching staff shouldered most of the blame for this, leading to some sweeping changes already this offseason, the players themselves also cannot be left out of the discussion — especially at the most important position on the field.
Frankly, quarterback play was an issue for New England last season. Starting QB Mac Jones did not only miss time with a high ankle sprain, he also failed to build on what was an encouraging rookie season. He looked uncomfortable time and again in the team’s new-look offense, leading to some disappointing results and a statistical regression compared to 2021.