BOSTON -- Everyone in the football world knows that the 2023 season represents a significant fork in the road for Patriots quarterback Mac Jones. Succeed in a real offense coached by Bill O'Brien, and a long, sustainable NFL career awaits. Take a step backward for a second year in a row, and enter the life as an NFL scavenger.
It's high-stakes stuff for a 24-year-old playing the most pressure-packed position in all of sports, and that's just from the competitive standpoint.
Tuesday, though, provided a reminder of the financial implications that the upcoming season holds. Because not-all-that-good quarterback Daniel Jones was handed an absolutely baffling amount of money by the New York Giants.