The writing was already on the wall, but it has now become official: Mac Jones’ stint as quarterback of the New England Patriots is over. The former first-round draft pick, who lost his starting position during a disastrous 2023 season, was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in return for a sixth-round draft pick.
The move put an end to one of the more disappointing stories in recent franchise history, and begs the question: What happened? Where did things go wrong for the formerly promising passer and a team seemingly committed to building around him?