PHILADELPHIA, PA - AUGUST 19: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots appeared to be locked in on Cam Newton as their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season, but everything that has transpired in the preseason has given their first-round pick, Alabama gunslinger Mac Jones, more ammunition to overtake Newton in the near future.
With Newton not present at practice against the New York Giants due to a COVID-19 testing mix-up, Jones took full advantage by going 35-40 and completing 18 consecutive passes in Wednesday’s practice.