Brian Hoyer’s role on the 2021-22 New England Patriots has less to do with throwing passes and much more to do with mentoring rookie quarterback Mac Jones. And while Jones has proven on-field that he was worth the Patriots’ No. 15 overall selection in 2021 and the starting job, Hoyer has one criticism of his character.
According to the veteran, Jones takes things a little too seriously.
“I’m telling him, ‘Dude, you’ve got to smile sometimes. This is supposed to be fun,'” Hoyer told reporters Thursday, per Ryan Hannable of WEEI.
Hoyer elaborated, explaining that he views Jones as “a very mature 23-year-old.