It’s safe to say that after a promising rookie season in 2021, Mac Jones took a step backward a season ago.
Having helped lead the Patriots to the playoffs in his first NFL season, Jones declined in virtually every meaningful statistic one year later.
Given his unexpected drop-off, it might be hard to imagine the New England quarterback being named among possible breakout candidates in 2023. But within some specific context, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell recently placed Jones on his annual list.
Barnwell took time to explain what he means by breakout, and that it depends on the individual player’s circumstances.