FOXBORO — Bill O’Brien’s return as the Patriots’ offensive coordinator and a bevy of free-agent additions should help Mac Jones orchestrate a bounce-back third season in the NFL ranks.
But the addition of an All-Pro receiver in DeAndre Hopkins could be the key conduit that sparks a dominant 2023 campaign for Jones.
With Hopkins reportedly set to visit the Patriots in Foxboro at some point this week, Jones was asked about the potential of adding a weapon of Hopkins’ caliber ahead of training camp.
Given the free-agent wideout’s resume, Jones acknowledged that the 31-year-old Hopkins would offer a significant boost to a Patriots offense looking to right the ship after a dysfunctional 2022 season.