Ahead of Patriots training camp, coach Bill Belichick told reporters Tuesday that second-year quarterback Mac Jones has shown “dramatic improvement.”
“[Jones has] made tremendous strides,” Belichick said, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “He did a great job last year, but he’s starting from a much, much higher point this year from where he started last year. His offseason work has been significant, and I think everyone recognizes how well he prepares and how much further along he was than a year ago.”
Jones, the No. 15 pick in the 2021 draft, put up impressive rookie numbers in the regular season with 352 completions for 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns.