Amid rumors of tension in the building, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave Mac Jones a vote of confidence going into the 2023 season.
Speaking to reporters after the second round of the NFL draft, Belichick said he "absolutely" feels good about Jones heading into his third season.
"Yeah, I mean, look, Mac's been our quarterback for two years," he added. "As I tell the team every year, each player, each coach, we all have to re-establish and prove ourselves every year. That's what this league is. That's for all of us—'23 is '23.