The New England Patriots are eligible to start their offseason program on April 17. Until then – and maybe afterward, too -- the NFL team’s fans are left to wonder if quarterback Mac Jones really will be in an open competition for his job or even if the former Alabama All-American will be on the team when the 2023 NFL season kicks off.
That’s thanks to recent interviews and reports that suggest or insinuate displeasure with Jones on the part of New England coach Bill Belichick and a Tuesday post that says the Patriots have used the quarterback as trade bait.