Few players on the New England Patriots are under as much pressure in 2023 as quarterback Mac Jones.
The 2021 first-round draft pick had a promising rookie season, but struggled in his second season — in large part due to the team’s coaching setup in Year 1 after long-time offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Patriots addressed the issue earlier this offseason, hiring Bill O’Brien to replace the embattled duo of Matt Patricia and Joe Judge.
While it remains to be seen whether or not the change will actually contribute to Jones getting back on track, there is optimism within the organization that that is precisely what will happen.