The New England Patriots selected former Alabama national championship-winning quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. After having a stellar rookie season that landed him a Pro Bowl selection and a playoff berth, he regressed in 2022.
Now, as the 2023 season nears, expectations are high for Jones.
Jordy McElroy of Patriots Wire explained that New England’s wide receiver room calls for Jones to perform nearly perfect.
“The Patriots lack a true No. 1 receiver on the roster,” writes McElroy. “They don’t have that elite playmaker that can consistently separate and beat one-on-one coverage.