Hiring Bill O’Brien is a step in the right direction for a Patriots team in need of an overhaul on offense.
But personnel changes alone won’t be enough to right the ship for Mac Jones and an underperforming unit.
If New England wants to set Jones back on track, it’s going to need to surround the 24-year-old quarterback with more weapons in 2023.
A big-play receiver like DeAndre Hopkins is an appealing target, giving Jones an outside option and adding a new wrinkle to O’Brien’s playbook.
But a dependable slot receiver might be just as useful, especially for a signal caller known more for his accuracy and reads, rather than his arm.