Mac Jones played well enough during Patriots training camp and preseason to pry the starting job away from 2020 starter Cam Newton.
The rookie first-round pick impressed Bill Belichick with his performance to the extent that New England opted to cut Newton prior to the start of the season.
But beyond Belichick, Jones has grabbed the attention of another notable NFL name: Drew Brees.
The longtime Saints quarterback retired following the 2020 season, joining NBC’s Football Night in America as an analyst. During a conference call with reporters on Monday, Brees described his initial thought after watching New England select Jones in the 2021 draft.